How To Manage Risks in Your China Joint Venture

Setting up a Joint Venture (JV) is one of the many ways for foreign investors to enter the Chinese market. Having a Chinese partner provides investors with several benefits in the market that are both useful and economical. While the advantages of joint ventures in terms of enhanced market reach and access to particular industries may be clear, concerns from foreign investors keep increasing, primarily due to travel restrictions.

Just over a year ago, China implemented a new set of entry restrictions to control the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic. These restrictions have raised many concerns and questions for foreign nationals who own Joint Ventures, who are not allowed to enter China temporarily.

“How do I retain control of a JV” became a burning question to consider.

The EU SME Centre, China Britain Business Council and Dezan Shira & Associates, held a hybrid workshop on 'How to Manage Risks in Your China JV', which took place on 8 July from 10:00-11:30 (CEST) | 16:00-17:30 (Beijing time). The workshop took place offline in Shanghai and online.

In this event, Allan Xu, Head of Legal Advisory Services, and Jenny Liao, Head of Corporate Accounting Services from Dezan Shira & Associates, will break down common challenges and approaches in which owners can manage risks in their Joint Ventures.

What are the common risks and issues for JVs?

How to control a JV under PRC law?
How to know the operational status of your JV?
How to protect IP rights and trade secrets?
How to manage a deadlock and exit mechanisms?
What are the relevant legal requirements under the Foreign Investment Law?
Agenda:
16:00 – 16:15 (CN) : Opening remarks & Introduction & Policy updates
- Adam Livermore, Partner, Dezan Shira & Associates
- Joe Cash, Policy Analyst, CBBC

16:15 – 17:15 (CN): Keynote speech – How to manage risks in your China JV
- Allan Xu, Senior Manager, Business Advisory Services, DSA
- Jenny Liao, Senior Manager, Corporate Accounting Services, DSA

17:15 – 17:30 (CN) Q&A, Networking

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Disclaimer:
The EU SME Centre is a project funded by the European Union. This recording was produced with the financial support of the European Union. Its content are the sole responsibility of EU SME Centre and do not necessarily reflect the views of the European Union.