Chinese companies have ranked worst for transparency , according to a report released this week . Transparency International 's survey assessed 100 firms in 15 emerging economies ( EM ) globally for their anti - corruption efforts , organisational transparency and country - by - country reporting capabilities . Companies were given a score out of 10 , with China being the most transparent . Chinese businesses were identified as some of the least transparent of EM firms , with an average score of 1.6 . While a third of companies surveyed were Chinese , only 9 – ZTE – appeared in the top 25 most transparent , whereas nine of the bottom 10 ranked firms were Chinese ; with three of these – China Group , China Group and Chery Automobile – scoring 0 . The best performing companies were based in India .
Chinese companies have scored worst for transparency, according to a report released this week. Transparency International's survey assessed 100 firms in 15 emerging market (EM) nations for their anti-corruption efforts, organisational transparency and country-by-country reporting practices. Companies were given a score out of 10, with 10 being the most transparent. Chinese businesses were identified as some of the least transparent of EM firms, with an average score of 1.6. While a third of companies surveyed were Chinese, only one – ZTE – appeared in the top 25 most transparent, whereas nine of the bottom 10 ranked firms were Chinese; with three of these – Wanxiang Group, Galanz Group and Chery Automobile – scoring 0. The best performing companies were based in India.