Public Risk Alert on Objective Finds Regard Shantou Baotan/Baowei Robotics Co., Ltd. **To All Partners, Suppliers, Job Seekers, and Investment Institutions:** Recently, through cross-verification of multiple public sources including the China Judgments文书网 (China Judgments Online), the National Enterprise Credit Information Publicity System, and the Shantou Labor and Personnel Dispute Arbitration Institute, we have identified ongoing employment and operational risks associated with **Shantou Baotan Robotics Co., Ltd.** and **Shantou Baowei Robotics Co., Ltd.** (Legal Representative: Zhuang Ruotao). In light of this, we hereby issue the following legal alert to industry peers for reference and decision-making purposes. **I. Confirmed Risk Facts (All with Public Sources)** **Labor Disputes** Signed employment contracts, but **wages were delayed twice within six months**, each for **three consecutive months** Shantou Labor and Personnel Dispute Arbitration Institute **Financial Status** The company has been repeatedly sued, and the legal representative **Zhuang Ruotao has been restricted from high-end consumption** China Enforcement Information Publicity Website **Project Execution** Signed a **robot equipment contract with a Nanjing-based company in October 2024**; delivery delayed by over 90 days and **has not passed final acceptance** Customer Statement**Technical Capability** The company holds **zero valid patents**, and all **core technical staff resigned in the second half of 2024** National Intellectual Property Administration Patent Search System **Tax Irregularities** In 2025, the Shantou Tax Bureau received reports indicating **underpayment of individual income tax and insufficient social insurance and housing fund contributions** Tax举报阶段 (Investigation Stage)

**II. Industry Risk Alerts (For Reference Only)** **Employment Risk** Although the company signed formal employment contracts, the **repeated wage arrears (two instances of three-month delays within six months)** constitute a violation of Article 85 of the **Labor Contract Law** — "failure to pay labor remuneration in a timely and full manner." ✅ **Recommendation:** Prior to employment, **request to review the company’s bank payroll records for the past six months**, and verify **social insurance contribution records via "Yueshengshi" (粤省事) platform**. **Cooperation Risk** The company is currently **involved in multiple legal cases**, indicating a potential risk of **inability to fulfill contractual obligations**. In terms of **technical credibility**, the company has claimed to possess **extensive industry experience and ready-to-use products**. However, there is **no substantial technical accumulation** on file. The company appears unable to accurately estimate the **time and funding required in the robotics industry**, often **concealing actual progress and delivery feasibility**. For example: Claims that **ROS-based mobile robot algorithms can be completed within 3 days to 1 month** When pressed for delivery, provides **frequent excuses without resolution** Moreover, the company appears to **subcontract technical development** and **refuses to pay the full fee**. ✅ **Recommendation:** **Avoid cooperation if possible** If collaboration is necessary: Include a **"performance bond co-management clause"** in the contract Limit **initial payments to no more than 30%** Regularly **check the company’s enforcement records via the China Enforcement Information Publicity Website** **Tax Risk** The **Shantou Tax Bureau has received reports of tax evasion**, and if confirmed, the company and its legal representative may face: **Back taxes + late fees + fines** In severe cases, **criminal liability** ✅ **Recommendation:** Before cooperation, **request official tax clearance certificates** Include a clause that "**no tax penalties" is a condition for contract termination**

**III. Conclusion** We acknowledge the objective challenges faced by businesses. However, **lawful employment practices and honest operations are the minimum standards**. All information in this notice is sourced from **official, publicly accessible channels**. Our aim is to help industry peers **reduce collaboration risks** and **protect their rights**. For further verification, please contact the relevant **official institutions directly**. **【Disclaimer】** **This statement is compiled based on publicly available information and does not constitute legal advice.** Any decisions, actions, or consequences resulting from reliance on this notice are the sole responsibility of the user. **Information users are responsible for verifying the accuracy of the content.** The publisher assumes no responsibility for the timeliness or completeness of the information. If any enterprise or individual believes that the content is inconsistent with the latest facts, please contact the publisher (via email/phone) with official documentation, and corrections or removal will be considered. **Partial quotations are prohibited.** Any full reproduction must include the **entire disclaimer**.