>Yes, you have to make a 50% joint venture, bribe government officials, share technology, have no copyright/IP protection, and risk your partner entering the market as a competitor once they learn your business (see Asus). But, you can still make so much money that it's probably worth it (or so American corporations seem to believe).

All legitimate companies have strong rules against bribing officials, and it's illegal, so don't expect the company to have your back if you get caught.