In the context of increasingly close global economic cooperation, the “Belt and Road” initiative continues to provide vast investment opportunities for Chinese and foreign enterprises. To help enterprises accurately grasp policy trends, mitigate cross-border legal risks, and exploit regional cooperation potential, on January 22, Longan (Guangzhou) Law Firm in Beijing specially organized the “Belt and Road Cross-Border Investment Compliance and Opportunities Seminar”. The seminar focused on cross-border investment compliance pathways and market opportunities, aiming to discuss new industry trends and development strategies.
The event featured keynote presentations by Lawyer Ou Yingshi, a partner at Longan Guangzhou and the director of the Sanctions and Double Anti-Subsidy Committee, and Lawyer Pawel Sikora, the management partner of KKG Legal’s Warsaw office and the chief representative of the Shenzhen office. Lawyer Pan Yetong, the deputy director and secretary-general of the Longan Guangzhou Sanctions and Double Anti-Subsidy Committee, served as the host of the event.
Lawyer Pan Yetong
Deputy Director and Secretary-General of the Longan Guangzhou Sanctions and Double Anti-Subsidy Committee
At the opening, Lawyer Pan Yetong warmly welcomed all participants. She noted that the scale of cross-border investments under the “Belt and Road” initiative continues to grow. When expanding into overseas markets, enterprises face various challenges such as policy differences and complex compliance requirements, but also present significant opportunities for regional cooperation. The seminar focused on key aspects of cross-border investment compliance and investment opportunities in the Polish market. Experienced professionals in foreign compliance and overseas investment were invited to share their practical insights. It was hoped that these valuable presentations and in-depth discussions would provide enterprises with targeted and actionable guidance, helping them avoid obstacles and achieve sustainable growth.
Keynote Presentations
Lawyer Ou Yingshi
Director of the Longan Guangzhou Sanctions and Double Anti-Subsidy Committee
Partner at Longan Guangzhou
Lawyer Ou Yingshi presented on the topic of “Compliance Guidelines for Chinese Enterprises’ Investments in Belt and Road Countries”. She analyzed various models such as product exports and manufacturing exports, as well as supplier cooperation and overseas mergers and acquisitions. She also discussed the requirements and tax advantages of establishing companies in intermediate markets like Hong Kong and Singapore. Regarding domestic compliance risks, Lawyer Ou Yingshi outlined key aspects of compliance in five areas: labor protection, overseas investment regulation, intellectual property protection, technology export control, and data export security. She also provided practical advice on origin compliance management and customs pre-approval applications, helping enterprises avoid cross-border investment risks.
Lawyer Pawel Sikora
Management Partner of KKG Legal’s Warsaw office
Chief Representative of the Shenzhen office
Next, Lawyer Pawel Sikora presented on the topic of “Why Choose Poland? Investment Opportunities in the largest economies of China, Europe, and Eastern Europe”. Lawyer Pawel Sikora explained Poland’s investment value from economic fundamentals, geographical advantages, legal environment, and talent resources. As the largest economy in Central and Eastern Europe, Poland has a stable market and benefits as a member of the EU. Its strategic location, stable legal system, and tax incentives for enterprises investing in Poland’s investment zones further enhance its attractiveness. Additionally, labor costs are competitive compared to Western Europe, and there is a high level of skilled talent, making it suitable for industries such as manufacturing and IT. Lawyer Pawel Sikora also analyzed the risks and solutions related to investing in Poland, providing clear guidance for enterprises entering the Central and Eastern European market.
Roundtable Discussion
After the keynote presentations, a roundtable discussion took place. Participants engaged in lively discussions with the speakers, focusing on topics such as the advantages of the Polish market and practical implementation issues. Speakers shared their practical experiences in overseas investment, leading to rich and useful discussions.
As a professional law firm with strong capabilities in foreign-related legal services, Longan Guangzhou remains committed to following the national “Belt and Road” strategy. It focuses on the core needs of enterprises’ cross-border investments and various foreign-related activities. The success of this seminar not only establishes a bridge for efficient industry communication but also demonstrates Longan Guangzhou’s professional capabilities and commitment to helping Chinese enterprises “go global”. In the future, Longan Guangzhou will continue to integrate high-quality resources, organize more high-quality professional activities, and deepen professional research and innovation, thereby supporting enterprises’ cross-border investments and foreign-related activities, and providing customers with more professional and efficient legal support, along with targeted and forward-looking legal solutions.