Event Recap | Entering China with Confidence: China-Kazakhstan Legal and Financial Training Concludes Successfully

On May 13, 2026, DP Group – D’Andrea & Partners Law Firm, together with PHC Advisory, the Kazakhstan Students Association in China, and Khan Tengri Innovation Hub, successfully held a thematic training session titled “Entering China with Confidence: China-Kazakhstan Legal and Financial Training” at D’Andrea & Partners Law Firm’s Shanghai office. This event targeted Kazakh students in China, start-up founders, and cross-border business practitioners, aiming to help participants systematically grasp the key legal and financial aspects of investing and operating in China through in-depth sharing by frontline industry experts.

The event featured two experts from DP Group who delivered insightful presentations on relevant hot topics:

The event featured two experts from DP Group who delivered insightful presentations on relevant hot topics:

Practical Guide to Foreign-Related Dispute Resolution in China

Drawing on the latest 2025 judicial data on foreign-related cases in China, Attorney Landon He systematically explained the concept and characteristics of foreign-related cases under Chinese law, compared and analyzed the core differences between litigation and arbitration as dispute resolution mechanisms, and focused on interpreting the recognition and enforcement rules and practical risks of foreign court judgments and arbitral awards in China. Specifically for the China-Kazakhstan trade context, he elaborated in detail on the effectiveness of the bilateral judicial assistance treaty, key precautions in service procedures, and provided practical risk prevention suggestions such as pre-contract due diligence on counterparties and the selection of arbitration institutions. This helped Kazakh participants gain a comprehensive understanding of China’s foreign-related legal environment and master practical methods for preventing and resolving cross-border disputes.

Bringing Profits Home: How to Optimize Transfers Under the China-Kazakhstan Tax Treaty

Lecturer: Devin Li (Deputy General Manager, PHC Advisory)

Devin Li, Deputy General Manager at PHC Advisory, From the point of a finance and tax specialist, Mr. Li broke down the complexities of profit repatriation following outbound investments. To help the participants grasp these concepts better, he also make plenty of practical examples into his talk. Therefore help the participants understand the tax obligations for each approach and highlighted the hidden risks regarding taxation and foreign exchange controls.

The Q&A session was a highlight, with participants showing great enthusiasm for learning. Questions ranged from the future of China-Kazakhstan trade to career planning and tax compliance. This cross-cultural exchange in our Shanghai office provided participants with cutting-edge industry insights while showcasing the immense potential of the next generation of business leaders.

As a professional service provider deeply engaged in the Central Asian market, DP Group has always been committed to offering one-stop legal and financial solutions for China-Kazakhstan cross-border businesses, while placing great emphasis on the cultivation and development of young talent. In the future, DP Group will continue to organize such professional sharing events, assisting more Kazakh enterprises and talents to enter the Chinese market safely and efficiently, and promoting deeper China-Kazakhstan economic and trade cooperation.