Switzerland’s New Investment Screening Act: Impacts on Chinese Investors

Dear Members and Friends of SwissCham,

Jointly organised by SwissCham, Switzerland Global Enterprise and Swiss law firm VISCHER and the Embassy of Switzerland in China as the Partner, this event centres on the new Swiss Investment Screening Act and its key implications for Chinese investors.

Switzerland stands as an ideal European destination for Chinese foreign direct investment. Benefiting from its central geographic location, close economic integration with the EU, a free trade agreement and favourable double tax treaties with China and Hong Kong SAR, the country features a liberal, stable and investor-friendly legal system. Boasting leading strengths in high-tech, cleantech, robotics, life science and AI industries, Switzerland presents abundant investment opportunities for Chinese enterprises.

On 19 December 2025, the Swiss Parliament officially adopted the new Investment Screening Act. To balance national security and business openness, Switzerland has introduced a dedicated review framework for security-related corporate takeovers, while narrowing the scope of application to maintain its competitiveness and appeal as a premium business location.

In this session, Lukas Zuest (Partner & Head of China Desk) and Yao Qinqin (Associate, China Desk) from VISCHER will deliver professional insights. They will decode the core content of the new act and analyse its practical impact on Chinese companies investing or planning to invest in Switzerland.

Tailored for Chinese investors and enterprises with interests in the Swiss market, this sharing aims to help participants fully understand the latest regulatory changes and make sound investment decisions.

Please note: Seats are limited to ensure in-depth interaction. Early registration is strongly encouraged.

With best regards,

Your SwissCham Team