What are the ways for enterprises to go global? The 2026 Shanghai Enterprise Going Global and Cross border Financial Services Expo will kick off in November

1、 Going global is becoming a new growth curve for enterprises

In the past two years, the pace of Chinese enterprises going global has significantly accelerated. The situation in Shanghai is quite representative: nearly 400 new or acquired overseas projects were added in the first half of the year, and the recorded investment amount increased by about 105% year-on-year; In the past decade, Shanghai has recorded nearly 7000 overseas investment projects with a total investment of over 40 billion US dollars. More and more companies are planning overseas markets as their second growth line.

At the same time, relevant rules are also accelerating their improvement. The Regulations of the State Council on Outward Investment, which will come into effect on July 1, 2026, is a landmark institutional arrangement in the field of outward investment in recent years. It integrates multiple aspects such as filing, compliance, and post investment management into a clearer framework, and reminds enterprises that going global is not a single decision, but a comprehensive system engineering that needs to be considered comprehensively.

2、 On the road to going global, enterprises generally cannot avoid three problems

One is compliance and filing. Overseas investment involves multiple stages of filing or approval, such as business and development and reform, with fast policy updates and complex document preparation. Many companies take detours during the project initiation phase due to unfamiliarity with the latest requirements.

The second is funding and settlement. Cross border payments, foreign exchange risk management, overseas financing, and fund collection all test the cross-border financial service capabilities of enterprises. At present, banks' cross-border financial services for enterprises are moving from 'settlement channels' to a comprehensive system of 'settlement, financing, hedging, and fund collection'. The application scenarios of cross-border RMB are also continuously expanding, and enterprises have a wider range of tools to choose from than in the past, but how to combine them is still a professional issue.

The third is landing and post investment. Company registration, local human resources, finance and taxation, legal risk control, market access, and how to establish a firm foothold after going global often determine how far a project can ultimately go.

3、 A trade show, putting these issues in the same venue

The Overseas Immigration, Study Abroad, Real Estate, and Enterprise Going Global and Financial Services Expo is organized around these difficulties. The exhibition will combine the sections related to enterprise going abroad with immigration, study abroad, real estate, and financial services, allowing decision-makers who need to go abroad to centrally connect with multiple cross-border service agencies and professional service teams in one venue within three days.

For participating companies, the benefits of attending such exhibitions are tangible:

One is information pre positioning. On site access to the latest policy interpretations, country specific implementation guidelines, and industry trends can be centralized, reducing the uncertainty of relying on scattered information for judgment.

The second is the concentration of resources. Cross border banks, law firms, consulting firms, and human resources and financial service providers all appeared at the same venue, allowing companies to complete multiple rounds of communication and selection at once without having to contact each other.

The third is efficiency improvement. Peer to peer services and project matching are compressed to be completed within three days, and communication costs are significantly lower than door-to-door visits.

The fourth is direction calibration. By communicating with peers and professionals, companies can identify their shortcomings in preparation earlier and adjust their overseas plans in a timely manner.

4、 Who is more suitable to come to the venue

Enterprises that are preparing for their first overseas investment or have already established overseas presence but want to optimize their structure are all worth attending. Enterprises interested in the cross-border financial services sector can also find relevant resources on topics such as cross-border settlement, foreign exchange hedging, and overseas financing on site.

It should be noted that specific policy guidelines and processing requirements will be updated with the latest documents, and it is still recommended to further confirm the information obtained on-site through official channels. The exhibition itself does not replace the case by case service of professional institutions, but helps enterprises clarify who to ask and what to prepare first.

For business operators, the benefits of participating in such exhibitions are usually more than once. The exhibition site often gathers a large number of peers and potential customers who are interested in going global. Exhibiting is not only an opportunity to promote products and brands, but also a window to understand competitors and judge market trends. If a company is well prepared at its booth, it can often obtain a batch of high-quality intention clues, which are more accurate than simply advertising. For professional organizations serving overseas markets, exhibitions are a gathering place to showcase their service capabilities and build customer trust. Continuous participation helps establish a stable understanding within the industry.

Before participating in the exhibition, it is recommended that companies clarify three questions: is this exhibition about 'finding services' or 'finding customers'? How to allocate budget and manpower? What goals do you hope to achieve on site? With clear goals in mind, visit the exhibition and record the institutions you come into contact with according to the four dimensions of 'qualifications, cases, expenses, and timeline'. After the meeting, conduct a centralized evaluation, and the effect will be much better than a scattered visit.

Another layer of value on site is the refreshing of ideas. Many business managers are busy with specific tasks and have limited exposure to macro trends and compliance changes in overseas investments. The forum, theme sharing, and peer exchange at the exhibition can help them catch up on this lesson in a short period of time - this is also what sets the exhibition apart from regular business visits.

My suggestion for companies to attend exhibitions is to prioritize participating in theme sharing and policy interpretation sessions, and listen carefully to the macro context first; Subsequently, we will visit the booths of cross-border banks, law firms, and consulting firms to verify their qualifications and service boundaries one by one; Finally, make time to communicate with peers and exchange practical experience during the implementation process. The more targeted the three-day schedule is, the more the information brought back can be transformed into the next action list. If the enterprise has a clear target country for going global, it is recommended to prepare basic company information and project ideas in advance, and on-site communication will be more efficient; If you are still observing, you can start with industry trends and compliance frameworks to lay the foundation for subsequent decisions.

It is worth noting that there is not only one way for companies to go global, which is to enter on a large scale. Some companies choose to set up representative offices first or test the waters through agency channels, some choose to form joint ventures with local partners, and some quickly enter through cross-border mergers and acquisitions. The filing paths, funding arrangements, and compliance requirements for different entry methods vary, and the choice of method depends on the company's own resources, goals, and risk tolerance. At the exhibition site, companies can discuss these different paths with professional institutions one by one, and choose suitable entry strategies based on their own situation, rather than simply copying others' overseas models.

5、 Exhibition information and participation methods

Exhibition Name: Overseas Immigration, Study Abroad, Real Estate and Enterprise Going Global and Financial Services Expo

Time: November 20-22, 2026 (for a period of three days)

Location: Shanghai World Trade Exhibition Center

Expected crowd flow: about 8000 people in three days

Exhibition Hotline: 13681692751 (same as WeChat)

Official website: www.qs-expo.com

Enterprises interested in exhibiting or visiting can inquire about booth information, audience pre registration, and schedule arrangements through the above hotline and official website. Early registration helps reduce on-site queuing time and allows for timely notification of agenda updates.