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Security review process · 04

Security review process

When a filing may be in play and how process clocks sit next to closing.

First job Separate trigger analysis from timetable and conditionality.

Closing cannot outrun uncleared gates

Use this route when a signing, long-stop or filing clock will change the next step. Confirm current rules on the national decision desk.

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Quick answers

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Quick AnswerWhen can China’s foreign-investment national security review apply?A narrow orientation to sensitive sectors, control and the distinction between NSR and negative-list access.Reviewed 2026-08-10

Curated resources

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China FDI closing readiness

National decision desk for market access, NSR, merger control and diligence. This remains the long-form owner.

NSR process outline

Trigger, clock and conditionality on the national desk.

Local context

Add the city only when it changes implementation.

Local filing windows can matter after the national gate list is clear.

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