Helping ZTE in US a one-off? Don't be 'giant babies', China warns firms

China has a lesson for the nation's companies: don't get into the habit of relying on the government for a rescue when you run into trouble.

China's government devoted a lot of resources to save ZTE Corp because it was concerned about the livelihood of its 80,000 employees, but that doesn't mean such support will always be there, according to a commentary carried on the website of a state radio station.

"When doing business in the international market, what matters is the spirit of contracts, the rules and laws, rather than any government intervention," the article from China National Radio said. "Companies