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Chinese Companies Going Global

A practical route for Chinese enterprises planning an overseas establishment, acquisition, supply chain, workforce or dispute. Begin with the decision sequence, then bring China and destination-country counsel into the same workplan.

Start with the available core resources

These existing resources provide the first layer of the company path. Their own dates, scope and disclaimers remain controlling.

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Export Control & Sanctions Centre

China and US measure trackers, screening, ECP, Entity List, dual-use and counsel doors.

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Going Global Practical Playbook

A decision sequence covering market selection, structure, controls, disputes and implementation planning.

Open the playbook Tracker

Export Control and Trade Measures Tracker

A working reference organised around China, United States and European Union lanes.

Open the tracker Roadmap

ESG and Forced Labour Compliance

A practical roadmap for exporters building diligence, contract and operational controls.

Open the roadmap Comparison

China vs Vietnam for Manufacturing

A legal and compliance comparison for businesses considering a multi-country manufacturing footprint.

Open the comparison Legally reviewed

Choosing an Overseas Holding Structure

Compare direct operation, a local subsidiary and multi-tier structures against commercial, control, ODI, tax and exit requirements.

Open the framework Legally reviewed

Governing Law, Jurisdiction and Arbitration

Coordinate governing law, forum or seat, institutional rules, interim relief and cross-border enforcement planning.

Open the framework Legally reviewed

Overseas Trademark Protection

Plan brand ownership, clearance, direct or Madrid filing, destination examination, use and portfolio maintenance.

Open the roadmap Legally reviewed

Sanctions and Export-Control Screening

Build transaction intake, classification, screening, hold, escalation and incident-response controls across US, EU and mainland PRC regimes.

Open the workflow Legally reviewed

Cross-Border M&A Roadmap

Coordinate UK deal process, competition and FDI screening, PRC ODI and foreign exchange, financing, closing and integration.

Open the roadmap Legally reviewed

Overseas Data Operations

Map EU/EEA data roles, vendors, security, incidents and transfers or remote access back to mainland China.

Open the framework Legally reviewed

Employer, Payroll & Mobility Structures

Choose and coordinate UK subsidiary, EOR, contractor, payroll, immigration and mainland ODI/FX workstreams.

Open the framework

Company Going Global topic map

This is an editorial roadmap, not ten thin topic pages. New topic pages will open only when substantive, jurisdiction-aware content has passed review.

Set up and transact

Overseas company formation and market entry; foreign investment review; cross-border M&A and joint ventures.

Operate across borders

International trade, sanctions and export controls; overseas employment and global mobility; international tax and corporate structuring.

Protect data and value

Data transfers, cybersecurity and AI; intellectual property and brand protection; overseas financing and capital markets.

Resolve disputes

International arbitration, litigation, enforcement and asset recovery planning.

Build the right counsel team

Host-country law should be handled by appropriately qualified local counsel. China-side approvals, foreign exchange, tax, data and corporate steps may require China counsel. Directory matching does not establish authorship or legal review of the resources above.

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Specialist pathways

Explore specialist cross-border resources

Move from the overview to focused decision guides, compliance workflows and source materials for the workstream you are handling.

General information only, not legal advice. Confirm the governing jurisdiction, current law and counsel qualifications for each matter. Last editorial review: 5 August 2026.