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FDI and National Security Review

Keyword hub for foreign investment access and national security review in China—negative list, NSR, sensitive sectors, and related compliance.

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  • Audience FIEs & counsel
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What this keyword hub covers

SEO landing for high-intent searches — then the national L3 guide

Access

Negative list

Prohibited and restricted sectors for foreign investors.

NSR

Security review

When acquisitions and investments face national security screening.

Ops

Anti-espionage overlay

How broader security laws affect diligence and market intelligence.

Structure

Deal design

WFOE, JV, and control terms under access constraints.

Start with these guides

Flagship explainers and practical orientation

National L3

FDI & National Security Law Guide

National L3 on investment access, NSR, and sensitive-sector diligence.

Open guide →Access

Negative list

Market access orientation.

Read →Keyword

Foreign investment hub

Broader FDI keyword centre.

Open →L3

Company Formation

Entity setup after access clears.

Open →Directory

FDI and National Security Review lawyers

Verified counsel listings for this topic cluster.

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All practice guides

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Planning checklist

Before you instruct counsel

  • Screen the sector Negative list and encouraged catalogue.
  • Flag NSR risk Sensitive tech, infrastructure, data, defence-adjacent.
  • Plan diligence hygiene Anti-espionage and data handling protocols.
  • Align structure JV vs WFOE vs licensed vehicles.
  • Sequence filings Access, NSR, merger control if applicable.

National flagship: FDI & National Security Law Guide. Full index: Legal guides.

Frequently asked questions

Orientation only—not legal advice

Does every FDI deal need NSR?

No—risk depends on sector, target, and control. Screen early.

Related export controls?

See the export-control hub for dual-use and sanctions themes.

Need counsel on FDI and National Security Review?

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Guides & articles

Practical writing from counsel and the portal editorial team on this topic