Navigating China's Foreign Investment Landscape Institute for China Studies

Overview

By the end, you’ll be able to assess whether your organization’s intended investment in China is feasible and identify the requirements and conditions that may apply.

The masterclass quickly equips you with the practical steps foreign investors must take to determine if a proposed investment is permitted. You’ll learn how to conduct an initial feasibility check and understand the regulatory considerations that influence market entry and expansion.

The  Navigating China's Foreign Investment Landscape masterclass from Institute for China Studies begins by placing Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) into context, exploring its role as a major driver of China’s economic growth and the long-term impact of China’s unique FDI policies on both domestic and international companies. From there, the course examines the core elements of investing in China, including investment management, promotion, protection, and compliance with the new Foreign Investment Law.

Objectives

• Learn the steps to take as a foreign investor to determine whether your desired investments for expanding your organization into China are possible, and which requirements might apply.
• Learn about the differences between investing within the territory of mainland China and within the territory of the Pilot Free Trade Zones.
• Learn how to read and apply China’s Foreign Investment Encouraged Lists, Negative Lists, Market Access Negative List and the Catalogue for Industry Restructuring for your business.
• Develop an in-depth understanding of the key aspects of Investment Management, Investment Promotion, Investment Protection, and requirements to achieve compliance towards China’s Foreign Investment Law.
• Understand how foreign investment has contributed to the economic development in China, and what long-term implications China’s FDI policy has for both Chinese and international business.