On January 7, 2026, the "High-Level Security Escorting Chinese Enterprises Going Global - 2026 China-Africa Economic Cooperation and Overseas Security Symposium," jointly hosted by the Economic and Technological Research Institute of China National Petroleum Corporation, the China Institutes of Contemporary International Relations, and the China-Africa Business Council, was successfully held in Beijing. This closed-door seminar focused on three major topics: geopolitical changes, overseas security protection, and operational safety. It brought together policymakers, academic experts, and corporate representatives to jointly explore risk response strategies and safe development paths for Chinese enterprises going global within the context of China-Africa cooperation. Lawyer Chen Tao, Senior Equity Partner at Beijing DHH Law Firm, was invited to attend and engage in discussions with representatives from various sectors.

The guests attending the symposium included numerous authoritative experts such as Fu Xiaoqiang, President of the China Institutes of Contemporary International Relations; Qian Fengzhang, Deputy General Manager of the International Department of CNPC; Wang Xiaoyong, Full-time Vice President of the China-Africa Business Council; Lu Ruquan, President of the Economic and Technological Research Institute of CNPC; Ye Hailin, President of the Chinese Academy of African Studies; Wang Luo, Director of the Institute of International Development Cooperation of the Academy of International Trade and Economic Cooperation under the Ministry of Commerce, as well as corporate representatives from companies such as Hai'an Holdings and China Geo-Engineering Corporation. All parties jointly discussed new mechanisms for corporate safety governance in overseas operations from multiple dimensions, including policy, academia, and practice.

Lawyer Chen Tao has long focused on cross-border investment, compliance risk control, and dispute resolution, possessing extensive experience in preventing and controlling legal risks for enterprises going global. Through this symposium, he exchanged views with attending guests on topics such as the legal environment for investment in the African region, the construction of cross-border compliance systems, and legal responses to security incidents. He also introduced the professional service capabilities of DHH in supporting enterprises' overseas operations and providing comprehensive legal protection.

Beijing DHH Law Firm will continue to pay close attention to the progress of China-Africa cooperation and enterprises going global. Leveraging its global network and professional team, it will provide forward-looking and systematic legal support to enterprises in complex international environments, helping Chinese enterprises achieve high-quality development under high-level security guarantees.