Chinas Abuse of Non-Compete Clauses Is Killing Its Economy

Thinking About ChinaOpinionNCCs must not become legal bludgeons against workers that insulate corporations from healthy competition or retain workers through coercion.People attend a job fair in Shenyang, in northeastern Liaoning Province, China, on Oct. 22, 2024. STR/AFP via Getty ImagesMiles Pollard&Hope Danzer2/4/2026|Updated: 2/4/20260:00CommentaryThough often overlooked, the misuse of non-compete clauses (NCCs) can severely curtail economic activity. Consider China.Miles Pollard is an economic policy analyst with the Center for Energy, Climate, and Environment at The Heritage Foundation.Author’s Selected ArticlesClimate Activism Fund Financing Literal Attacks on US ConstitutionFeb 19, 2024