Blog — landing in China, explained
Plain-English guides for overseas founders: structures, rules, cities, costs, and the mistakes that cost people real money.
How to Register a Company in China: WFOE vs Joint Venture vs Representative Office (2026)
WFOE, joint venture, or representative office? A plain-English comparison of China's three main entry structures — what each can and can't do, timelines, and how to choose.
Read more →China's Foreign Investment Negative List Explained (2026): What Overseas Founders Can and Can't Do
China's Negative List decides which sectors foreign investors can enter, which need a Chinese partner, and which are off-limits. A plain-English guide for overseas founders — with the sectors that matter most.
Read more →Shanghai, Chongqing, or Yunnan: Which Chinese City Fits Your Business? (2026)
Shanghai, Chongqing, or Yunnan? A plain-English comparison of costs, talent, logistics, and park support — plus a decision framework for picking the city that fits your business.
Read more →How Much Does It Really Cost to Register a Company in China? A Real Cost Breakdown (2026)
A real cost breakdown for overseas founders registering a company in China: government fees, translation & notarisation, registered address, service fees, and bookkeeping — plus what cheap quotes usually exclude.
Read more →A US Small Business Owner's Guide to Avoiding Costly Mistakes When Landing in China (2026)
Entering China as a US small business? Nine common mistakes — wrong entity, wrong city, copied business scope, verbal promises, and more — and how to avoid each one.
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