Independent insight on China
Research, strategic advisory, and practical support for organizations engaging with China – clear analysis, discreet delivery, real-world outcomes.
A Focused Partner for China-Related Work
China Consulting Group is an independent research, advisory, and legal support group focused on improving understanding of and engagement with China, while helping businesses connect with the right partners and opportunities. Our work is grounded in high-quality research that helps companies, organisations, and individuals better understand China’s economic, regulatory, and institutional landscape.
We provide research services for market insight, policy and regulatory analysis, and strategic planning, and translate these insights into practical advisory support. This includes connecting clients with trusted local partners, institutions, and stakeholders, and guiding companies operating in or with China through market entry, growth, and cross-border collaboration. With a team that includes legal experts, we also assist with navigating legal challenges, understanding the regulatory environment, protecting business interests, and drafting and reviewing contracts.
By combining strong analysis with real-world experience, we support informed decision-making in complex and evolving environments.
Independent Research and Advisory
We provide independent research, strategic insight, and practical support for individuals and organizations engaging with China—helping clients understand markets, policies, and institutional landscapes, navigate complexity, and build informed, reliable connections.
Research & Market Intelligence
We deliver high-quality research to help clients understand China’s economic, regulatory, and institutional environment. Our work includes market analysis, industry research, policy and regulatory assessment, risk analysis, and strategic insight to support informed decision-making.
Strategic Advisory & China Engagement
Building on our research, we provide practical advisory support for businesses and investors engaging with or entering China. This includes market entry strategy, cross-border operations guidance, regulatory navigation, and long-term engagement planning.
Business & Partner Connections
We help clients connect with trusted local partners, institutions, suppliers, distributors, and stakeholders across China. Our network-driven approach supports collaboration, deal-making, and on-the-ground execution.
Legal & Regulatory Support
With in-house legal expertise, we assist clients in understanding China’s legal environment, managing regulatory challenges, protecting business interests, and drafting and reviewing contracts and agreements.
Academic & Institutional Support
We support universities, researchers, and policy professionals with data-driven research, China-focused studies, collaborative projects, and institutional engagement.
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Our Team
Founded by Thomas and Chelsea, our team is an international and multidisciplinary group of researchers, legal professionals, and industry practitioners with deep expertise in China’s economic, regulatory, and institutional landscape. With backgrounds spanning multiple countries, academic institutions, and industries, we combine global perspectives with hands-on experience in cross-border business, investment, legal practice, and policy environments to deliver well-rounded, practical, and research-driven solutions.
Dr. Thomas holds a PhD in Applied Economics from Shanghai Jiao Tong University and currently serves as an Assistant Professor at a reputable Chinese university. His background combines academic research with practical experience in capital markets, venture capital, and blockchain-related ventures.
His research focuses on cross-border venture capital, geopolitical sentiment, financial markets, and institutional factors influencing investment behaviour in China and internationally. He has published in SSCI-indexed journals, including Venture Capital and Applied Economics, and is actively working on projects examining geopolitical risk and venture capital dynamics during global shocks.
Alongside his academic work, Dr. Thomas has been engaged with venture capital funds and blockchain startups since 2021, contributing to research, analysis, and industry collaboration. Earlier in his career, he worked in debt capital markets research in the City of London, gaining exposure to global financial markets and corporate financing activity.
He has led and participated in funded research projects supported by national and university research grants focused on cross-border investment and geopolitical sentiment. He regularly presents at international academic conferences and serves as a peer reviewer for economics journals.
Having lived and worked across China and Asia for many years, Dr. Thomas has built a strong network of academic, industry, and investment contacts, enabling China Consulting Group to connect research insight with organisations and individuals operating in or engaging with China. Fluent in English, Chinese, German, and Polish, with basic proficiency in Malay, he contributes to the firm’s work through data-driven analysis, market insight, and applied understanding of China’s investment and institutional environment.
Chelsea is a legal researcher and advisor specialising in law and finance, innovation regulation, and China’s corporate and regulatory environment. She is currently a PhD candidate in Law at Shanghai Jiao Tong University’s Koguan Law School, with research interests in empirical legal research, law and innovation, and financial regulation.
She received her Master of Law from Tsinghua University School of Law, focusing on company and business law, and was selected for a highly competitive exchange programme at UCLA School of Law. Her academic excellence has been recognised through national scholarships, including the Baker McKenzie & FenXun Joint Scholarship and the Zhong Lun Law Firm Scholarship. She also holds a Bachelor’s degree with first-class honours.
Chelsea has published in SSCI-indexed journals and is actively involved in nationally funded research projects focused on legal research related to innovation, finance, and China’s regulatory environment.
Professionally, she serves as Head of Legal & Operations at a Singapore-based technology firm and as Legal Counsel to a venture capital platform, where she leads contract negotiations, compliance, due diligence, and cross-border transactions. Her previous experience includes legal and policy work at Tsinghua University’s International Innovation Centre and training at Baker McKenzie’s banking, finance, and M&A teams.
She is a certified Chinese legal professional and securities specialist, combining strong academic training with real-world legal practice to support complex China-related business and investment strategies.
Why Choose Us
We provide independent research, strategic advisory, and practical support to improve understanding and engagement with China.
Strong Networks and Local Engagement
We connect organisations and individuals with trusted partners, experts, and stakeholders across China, supporting collaboration, market entry, and long-term engagement built on reliable relationships.
Deep China Focus with Global Perspective
With extensive experience living, studying, and working across China and Asia, and international academic and professional backgrounds, we offer nuanced understanding of local realities alongside global best practices.
Integrated Research, Advisory, and Legal Support
By combining market intelligence, strategic advisory, partner connections, and legal and regulatory understanding, we provide end-to-end support for clients navigating complex cross-border environments.
Research-Driven Insight
Our work is grounded in rigorous economic research and data-driven analysis. We go beyond surface-level market commentary to provide structured insight into China’s economic, regulatory, and institutional environment, enabling informed and strategic decision-making.
Bridging Theory and Practice
We combine academic expertise with real-world experience across capital markets, venture capital, and emerging technology sectors. This allows us to translate research findings into practical strategies that businesses and institutions can apply directly.
Clear, Practical Outcomes
Our focus is on delivering actionable insight and realistic solutions, not generic reports. Every engagement is designed to support concrete business decisions and long-term success in or with China.
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