2026 Enterprise Overseas Expo - Overseas Market Development and Compliance Services Concentrated at Shanghai World Trade Exhibition Center

Enterprises entering the 'second half' of going global: The Shanghai World Trade Exhibition Center in November 2026 will focus on full chain services

From 'going out' to 'going in', the pace of globalization of Chinese enterprises has significantly accelerated. According to data from the General Administration of Customs, in the first quarter of 2026, the import and export of private enterprises in China reached 6.78 trillion yuan, an increase of 16.2%, and their proportion in China's total import and export value further increased to 57.3%; According to statistics from the Ministry of Commerce and the State Administration of Foreign Exchange, in the first half of 2026, China's total industry outward direct investment reached 86.53 billion US dollars, a year-on-year increase of 8.1%. At the same time, the comprehensive pilot zone for cross-border e-commerce has expanded to 165, and the layout of overseas warehouses across the country continues to expand. The channels for enterprises to go global are becoming wider and wider.

Structurally, the main body of going out to sea is also changing. According to public statistics, the total overseas revenue of A-share listed companies in 2025 is about 12.15 trillion yuan, a year-on-year increase of over 12%. The proportion of overseas revenue has significantly increased compared to 2017, and enterprises in the manufacturing, new energy, consumption and service industries have become the main force for going global. More and more small and medium-sized enterprises are also leveraging cross-border e-commerce and overseas warehouses to expand their business to farther markets.

When going global changes from an 'optional' to a 'mandatory question', how to choose the right market, maintain compliance, and manage funds has become a new challenge faced by many enterprises. From November 20th to 22nd, 2026, the Overseas Immigrant Study and Property Expo, as well as the Enterprise Going Global and Financial Services Expo, will be held at the Shanghai World Trade Exhibition Center, providing a centralized opportunity for companies planning to go global or those already doing so to connect with professional service resources.

Three courses that overseas enterprises need to take

The difficulty for enterprises to go global often lies not in 'whether or not to go', but in 'how to go'. When planning overseas layout, most enterprises first encounter information gaps: the capacity and demand of the target market, policy environment and industry access rules, and the main competitive landscape, lacking systematic judgment basis. Secondly, there is compliance pressure: any negligence in overseas investment filing, local industry qualifications, tax declaration, intellectual property and data compliance may have a chain effect on operations. Once again, funding arrangements: cross-border settlement paths, exchange rate fluctuations, overseas entity fund collection, and profit repatriation all need to be designed comprehensively before the business is launched.

It is worth noting that enterprises going global are shifting from 'going it alone' to 'service chain collaboration'. The supporting role of professional services such as law, finance and taxation, human resources, logistics, and finance is becoming increasingly prominent. Taking cross-border settlement as an example, in recent years, the banking industry has launched small currency direct exchange clearing and other businesses to help enterprises reduce exchange costs; The foreign exchange management department continues to promote trade and investment facilitation, providing enterprises with exchange rate hedging tools. Professional services are becoming the 'ballast stone' for enterprises to sail overseas.

Different industries have different pain points. Manufacturing enterprises going global often involve building factories overseas, localizing supply chains, and arranging tariffs; Trade and cross-border e-commerce enterprises pay more attention to logistics timeliness, platform rules, and compliance declaration; Technology and service enterprises must face issues of data compliance, intellectual property, and localized operations. Regardless of the type, one can find their own path with the support of professional services.

For companies that have just launched their overseas plans, the common choice is to first conduct a small-scale trial run: enter the target market through trade or project cooperation, and then gradually transition to localized operations. This process also requires professional services to accompany and avoid accumulating unnecessary compliance costs in the early stages.

What Expo Brings: Centralized Integration of Full Scene Services

This expo has set up a dedicated exhibition area for enterprises going global and cross-border cooperation, focusing on the full scenario needs of enterprises' external investment and cross-border cooperation, covering compliance filing, overseas entity landing, supply chain support, financial support, market expansion, manpower construction, digital operation and other links, targeting various types of enterprises and supporting service providers who plan to go global, have already gone global, and deeply cultivate the cross-border market.

Unlike exhibitions in a single industry, the expo adopts a multi panel presentation approach: the enterprise overseas section is exhibited simultaneously with the overseas real estate, immigration, study abroad, and financial services sections. For enterprises, it is possible to conduct preliminary comparisons of multiple professional service agencies at the same time and location, and to concentrate on tasks that previously required months of scattered research; For service agencies, it can reach a more complete customer demand scenario, extend from single point services to overall solutions, and improve communication and conversion efficiency.

In addition to exhibition areas, the Expo will also organize policy interpretation and industry exchange activities during the same period, focusing on topics such as overseas investment filing, cross-border fund management, overseas employment, and market development for discussion. Exhibitors can ask specific questions on-site or exchange practical experience with peers, turning the exhibition into a centralized 'peer survey'.

From the perspective of audience structure, the Expo not only attracts corporate decision-makers, but also a large number of overseas service agencies and industry practitioners, where service supply and demand intersect in the same space. This scenario is not common in regular industry conferences and provides exhibitors with an opportunity to understand the overall market situation.

The real value of exhibiting: customers, channels, and first-hand information

For enterprises and related service organizations, the value of exhibiting is first reflected in customer outreach. The expo is expected to attract around 8000 visitors over the course of three days. The audience includes both business leaders who are planning overseas operations and professional institutions seeking supporting services. Their intentions are concentrated, their needs are clear, and on-site communication is highly targeted.

Secondly, exhibiting helps establish industry awareness and brand trust. In situations where similar service providers are concentrated, exhibitors can observe market supply, understand industry practices, seek channels and partners, and accumulate resources for long-term business.

In addition, policy interpretation and industry exchange activities during the exhibition can help exhibitors timely grasp overseas market trends and regulatory changes, providing reference for business decision-making. For many enterprises, the value of such first-hand information is no less than that of an on-site transaction.

It should be noted that the value of the Expo is not limited to a three-day extension. Exhibitors can also continue to showcase their products through the organizer's official website and media channels, transforming the established connections on site into post exhibition follow-up, and generating longer returns on investment for a single exhibition.

【 Exhibition Information 】 The Overseas Immigration, Study Abroad, Real Estate and Enterprise Going Global and Financial Services Expo will be held from November 20 to 22, 2026 at the Shanghai World Trade Exhibition Center (No. 99 Xingyi Road, Changning District, Shanghai). The exhibition will last for three days and is expected to attract approximately 8000 visitors. Exhibitors and visitors can contact the exhibition hotline 13681692751 (same as WeChat) or visit the official website www.qs-expo.com for consultation.

For enterprises, going global is a long-term investment project, and filling in the information gap before departure is crucial. Coming to the exhibition site in November and having face-to-face communication with professional service providers from different tracks may help clarify the ideas for overseas layout.