Our partners James HU, Yingjie KANG, Huihui LI, Sherry XU, Bivio YU and Lisa ZHAO have contributed to the China chapter of Chambers' recently published Investing in...2026. 

The Guide features over 40 jurisdictions and provides the latest information on foreign direct investment, market trends, mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance and disclosure/reporting, capital markets, antitrust/competition, tax, employment and labor, and IP and data protection.

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In the China chapter, our partners provide foreign investors clear insight into the PRC’s legal system and regulatory framework governing foreign direct investment (FDI), including the regulatory evolution under the Foreign Investment Law, the latest Negative List for market access, and the continued liberalization of strategic sectors. It also provides in-depth coverage of key areas such as mergers and acquisitions (including structuring and regulatory review), corporate governance and disclosure, capital markets participation, antitrust/competition notifications, employment and labor, tax, and intellectual property and data protection in cross-border contexts.

For foreign investors planning to enter or expand in China, this guide delivers a valuable combination of practical legal and regulatory knowledge. It helps them navigate market entry strategies, compliance obligations, risk-mitigation strategies, and business opportunities in the continuously evolving Chinese investment environment.