Chinese Corporate Research (Virtual Course)
This course is designed for business professionals wishing to advance or defend their interests in China. In two 3.5-hour sessions we’ll show you how to find the information you need on partners, competitors and potential investment opportunities. Session 1 covers the basics of researching in the Chinese language, while Session 2 offers a deep dive into the specifics of corporate research.
Course Outline
Searching the Web in Chinese
- Introduction to the Chinese internet
- Keyboard setup, Chinese characters and transliteration
- Translation platforms and mobile device setup
- Searching the internet in Chinese
- Working with Chinese names
Researching Chinese Businesses
- Introduction to Chinese corporate research
- Mapping a company’s online footprint
- Finding a company’s registration number
- Verifying and researching ownership
- Chinese business license information
- Verifying a company’s legitimacy and reputation
- Additional research resources and toolbox
Course Details
WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR?
The course is intended for China-focused entrepreneurs and investors as well as professionals working in due diligence, risk management, compliance, and anti-money laundering investigations.
HOW YOU BENEFIT
On completion of this course, you will have the ability to:
- Search in Chinese, even if you have no prior knowledge of the language
- Find information on Chinese competitors
- Map a company’s online footprint
- Screen potential business partners
- Research and verify business ownership
- Research and verify a company’s legitimacy and reputation
- Obtain business license information
WHAT YOU RECEIVE
- A full set of course slides in PDF
- An index of recommended resources
- A certificate of completion
Course Fee
EUR 550
COURSE PREREQUISITES
Participants do not need prior knowledge of the Chinese language; basic knowledge of the Internet suffices.
TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
- A Windows or Mac OS computer
- A mobile device
- Google Chrome
