Controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2018
Doraleh terminal concession dispute
Djibouti terminated DP World’s concession rights at the Doraleh container terminal, nationalized its interest, and transferred the stake to China Merchants Group. The dispute raised questions about the group’s role in the terminal and the relationship between its commercial activities and Djibouti’s strategic port infrastructure.
2014
Reported Central Commission for Discipline Inspection investigation
Hong Kong media reported that China’s Central Commission for Discipline Inspection was conducting a special inspection involving China Merchants Group and other state-owned enterprises over corruption-related claims.
1930
Shanghai financial-irregularities controversy
Investigations into historical financial dealings involving China Merchants Steam Navigation Company escalated after investigator Zhao Tieqiao was assassinated outside the company’s Shanghai offices. Former chairman Li Guojie was later convicted on economic-fraud charges connected with loans secured against company assets, although he was subsequently released.