Navigating China’s regulatory landscape requires more than compliance—it demands strategic foresight. We help multinationals manage risk, adjust strategies and stay ahead across data governance, cyber laws, cross-border flows, ESG, AI and the evolving social credit system.
China’s regulatory environment is shaped by political goals, not just legal codes. We help firms translate complex requirements into actionable strategies.
From data transfers to ESG, China’s regulatory model blends political objectives with legal enforcement. We help companies decode the system, anticipate shifts, and turn compliance into competitive advantage.
In China’s tightly controlled data economy, owning compliance is a strategic imperative. We help companies interpret and implement China’s strict data governance rules—from data classification and localization to lifecycle management—ensuring compliance while enabling secure, strategic use of data across business functions.
Moving information without crossing the line has become a high-stakes challenge in China’s regulatory landscape. Outbound data transfers in China face rising scrutiny. We guide clients through security assessments, impact reports, and regulatory filings—ensuring efficient data flows that support global operations without regulatory risk.
Building trust in a high-surveillance environment is now a prerequisite for doing business in China. China’s cybersecurity laws are expanding fast. We help firms align with evolving requirements—from network protection to counter-espionage compliance—while building resilient, secure IT strategies that meet national security expectations.
Aligning with China’s ESG mandate is no longer optional—it’s a regulatory and reputational necessity. Environmental regulation is tightening across China. We support ESG strategies that meet national sustainability goals, helping clients reduce risk, avoid fines, and align with the country’s push for greener, more accountable business practices.
Navigating China’s AI regulations is key to staying innovative—and compliant. China is moving fast to shape the global standard for AI governance, with new rules on algorithmic transparency, content control, and training data. We help clients interpret evolving requirements and align AI development with sector-specific rules.
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Mirjam Meissner, Managing Partner, is a recognized expert on market regulation and technology trends in China.
Sishi Xie, Project Leader, advises clients on how to build robust compliance systems to meet China-specific regulatory challenges. As an expert on market regulation in China, she leads Sinolytics' work on cybersecurity and the social credit system.
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Sinolytics is the leading strategy consultancy on China. We offer European and U.S. companies in-depth analysis, customized strategies, and recommendations for well-founded decisions. We bring together market and policy expertise to help clients navigate complexity with clarity. With Geolytics, Sinolytics expands this approach globally while remaining dedicated to its characteristic China focus.
We specialize in the intersection of politics and business. Our diverse team offers deep China expertise, geopolitical insight, and tailored, actionable strategies—independent, precise, and grounded in real-world dynamics.
China is our core, but we also cover Southeast Asia and global geopolitical developments—especially those affecting international business, like U.S.-China-EU relations and supply chain risks.
We advise multinational companies across industries, as well as investors, associations, and public institutions navigating complex China-related challenges.
Absolutely. Every topic we cover — from digital governance to geopolitics — has a dedicated expert at Sinolytics. Just head to our expert overview or get in touch directly for a personal conversation.
Our work spans strategic analysis, policy monitorings, regulatory assessments, geopolitical scenario planning, competitor research, and hands-on support to adapt strategy and operations.
Our team is based in Berlin and Beijing, and also closely connected to key political hubs like Washington (D.C.), Brussels, New Delhi, and beyond—ensuring clients stay informed and prepared.
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Social credit system
Managing reputation in a score-driven system is essential to staying competitive in China. China’s corporate social credit system links regulatory behavior to business outcomes. We help clients monitor scoring criteria, avoid penalties, and manage reputational risk in a system where compliance is increasingly quantifiable.