On March 13, 2026, the 2026 Corporate Compliance International Forum was convened in Haikou, Hainan Province. Amid the landmark launch of island-wide special customs operations at the Hainan Free Trade Port (FTP), the forum gathered over 500 distinguished guests from government agencies, leading domestic and international enterprises, top-tier law firms, international organizations, and academic institutions. Key discussions covered AI-enabled legal compliance, judicial protection of Chinese enterprises’ overseas interests, and the construction of corporate compliance system. Hosted by the Hainan Provincial Committee of China Council for the Promotion of International Trade, Hainan Chamber of Commerce of China Chamber of International Commerce, Lenovo, Alibaba, and ByteDance, the forum is now recognized as one of China’s most influential platforms for corporate compliance. As a co-organizer, Zhonglun W&D Law Firm made a significant contribution to the event, bringing professional legal expertise to support the FTP’s internationalized, efficient, and law-based business environment.

As a leading Chinese law firm specializing in corporate compliance, Zhonglun W&D Law Firm has long been committed to supporting enterprises’ steady and compliant growth. Co-hosting this forum reflects both the firm’s responsiveness to the Hainan FTP’s rule-of-law needs and its active role in building a compliance ecosystem that connects government, business, and academia. Drawing on deep expertise in cross-border compliance, data compliance, overseas dispute resolution, and corporate compliance system design, the firm held in-depth discussions with participants on key challenges—including SME compliance burdens, cross-border operational risks, and AI data governance—offering practical insights to help clients turn compliance from a regulatory necessity into a strategic advantage.

 Amid profound shifts in global trade rules, compliance has emerged as both a core competency for Chinese enterprises’ global expansion and a vital pillar for Hainan FTP’s high-quality development. Moving forward, Zhonglun W&D Law Firm will continue to leverage its legal expertise in line with FTP policies and industry trends. With a focus on AI compliance, cross-border compliance, and overseas interest protection, the firm is dedicated to delivering integrated, professional, and tailored compliance services. It will assist enterprises in refining compliance frameworks, mitigating cross-border operational risks, and contributing to the Hainan FTP’s compliance service ecosystem—enabling sustainable growth and advancing the high-quality international expansion of Chinese businesses.