China in Focus: Winning in the New Compliance Era (Ep.12)

China in Focus: Winning in the New Compliance Era (Ep.12)

From amplifyASIA Podcast by Acclime

April 22, 2026 · 29 min · Season 1 · Episode 13

About this episode

The episode discusses how compliance, digitalisation, and localisation are reshaping the realities of doing business in China.

China’s business landscape has matured rapidly, bringing greater transparency, stricter compliance, and higher expectations for foreign companies. While the environment is more demanding, it also rewards firms that adapt with clear strategy, local execution, and regulatory discipline. In this episode, our host Jacob Ketcher speaks with Maxime Van ’t Klooster , Partner at Acclime China , about how compliance, digitalisation, and localisation are reshaping the realities of doing business in China. Drawing on over a decade of advising multinationals and SMEs, Maxime shares practical insights on market entry, restructuring, supply‑chain control, and aligning with policy direction under China’s 15th Five‑Year Plan. We discuss: How digitalisation is increasing transparency and reducing tolerance for error Why compliance has become a strategic advantage for foreign companies The growing importance of localisation and value‑chain contribution How to navigate opportunity and uncertainty in today’s geopolitical climate Tune in for a pragmatic conversation on how foreign businesses can stay resilient, compliant, and competitive in China’s next phase. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to China's…

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Guest: Maxime Van ’t Klooster

Topics covered

  • compliance
  • digitalisation
  • localisation
  • China business landscape
  • foreign companies

Keywords

  • market entry
  • restructuring
  • supply-chain control
  • geopolitical climate

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Places: China

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