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FDI · CHINESE LEGAL GLOSSARY
外商投资企业
Pinyin: waishang touzi qiye
A PRC company with foreign investment, typically a WFOE or joint venture. Entity choice is driven by the negative list, control and licensing — not by a branding preference.
A PRC company with foreign investment, typically a WFOE or joint venture. Entity choice is driven by the negative list, control and licensing — not by a branding preference.
Foreign Investment Law plus SAMR registration. Always check the current negative list.
Foreign Investment Law plus SAMR registration. Always check the current negative list.
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Sources and review
Last source check: 15 Sep 2026
| Official source | Supports | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| Ministry of Commerce of the PRC ↗ | sources | 15 Sep 2026 |
| State Administration for Market Regulation ↗ | sources | 15 Sep 2026 |
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