Shanghai-based · Serving global SMEs since day one

Your China Market Gateway for Global SMEs.

We help SMEs worldwide enter, build, and grow in China — through one multilingual point of contact, one coherent local strategy.

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Core Service Pillars
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Multilingual Reporting
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Point of Contact
Shanghai · HQ Shanghai Lujiazui financial district skyline at dusk
On the ground in Shanghai
Real visits · real reports · in your language
Industry experience across
Wine & Spirits
Fashion & Lifestyle
Food & Beverage
Aviation Logistics
B2B Industrial
What we do

Four pillars. One coherent China strategy.

In-house execution for research, content, language and on-the-ground work — a curated partner network for licensed services.

Market research and data analysis on a screen Pillar 01

Market Entry & Brand Visibility

From sector intelligence to social-media operations to e-commerce orchestration — build credibility before you commit resources.

  • Market research & competitor mapping
  • WeChat · Douyin · Xiaohongshu · Weibo
  • Tmall Global / JD Worldwide orchestration
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Bilingual documents and a fountain pen on a desk Pillar 02

Language & Localization

Precision communication for moments where wording carries weight — delivered in-house by senior bilingual professionals.

  • Commercial contracts & NDAs
  • Regulatory & compliance documents
  • Trade-show & negotiation interpretation
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Two professionals shaking hands in a business setting Pillar 03

On-the-Ground Representation

Your physical extension in China — someone who carries your brief, speaks your language, and reports back in your language.

  • Channel scouting & qualification
  • End-customer outreach & demand building
  • Distributor negotiation support
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Diverse business team collaborating around a table Pillar 04

Trusted Partner Network

For services that require licensed professionals, we act as your project manager and bridge to a vetted network of local providers.

  • WFOE / JV legal & entity setup
  • Tax, accounting & cross-border structuring
  • IP protection · Baidu SEO & SEM
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Why CNGateway

Honest scope. Real traction. SME-grade pace.

One Interface, Full Reach

You stop juggling vendors. One multilingual counterpart, full Chinese-market execution.

Honest Scope

We tell you what we deliver in-house and where we engage partners. No oversold capabilities.

SME-grade Pricing

Built for businesses that need real China traction — not enterprise-scale retainers.

Shanghai-based

Not a remote agency. Real visits, real meetings, real reports — written for your HQ team.

How we work

A clear path from briefing to traction.

A four-stage engagement model designed for SMEs who need progress they can measure — not a black box of activity.

01

Discovery

We listen to your category, your constraints, your existing assets — and identify the highest-leverage entry points in China.

02

Strategy

A written, multilingual plan: which channels, which partners, what timeline, what budget, what we'll measure.

03

Execution

In-house delivery for research, content, language and on-the-ground work — partner orchestration for the rest.

04

Reporting

Monthly written reports your HQ team can read in five minutes — plus quarterly strategic reviews.

Ready when you are

Let's map your China entry — in your language.

Tell us about your category and your goals. We'll respond within two business days with a frank assessment of where we can help and where you may need a different kind of partner.

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