CHINA CONSULTING & MULTILINGUAL COMMUNICATION
China Business Consulting, Marketing & Translation
HI-COM helps international companies enter, operate and grow in China. Our Shanghai-based team brings together market entry consulting, digital marketing, translation and interpreting.
From market research and partner search to China campaigns and multilingual documents, work with one connected team across 40+ languages.
China connected to the world
China in relief, with Shanghai as a hub connecting Chinese cities and illustrative international routes to Europe, the Americas and Asia Pacific. Network markers do not identify branch offices.The HI-COM network
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WHAT WE DO
HI-COM services in China
From market entry and partner search to multilingual communication and technical documentation, HI-COM coordinates every stage through one integrated team.
Strategy and on-the-ground guidance for entering, growing and operating in China.
Campaigns for China’s platforms, from KOL and social media to events, content and e-commerce.
Professional translation and localization across 40+ languages, from business and marketing content to technical manuals and official documents.
Simultaneous and consecutive interpreting for meetings, negotiations, conferences and events.
Tell us what you need and we’ll connect you with the right HI-COM specialists.
CONSULTING & MARKETING IN CHINA
Proven Results. Local Market Expertise.
From market insight to campaign execution, HI-COM helps international brands understand, enter and grow in China.
OUR LATEST WORK
Real Campaigns, Real Numbers
A sample of recent work across digital campaigns and on-the-ground activation.
Nationwide · Digital Campaign
A Douyin family-gifting story for Russian King Crab reached 4.65M views and 152K likes within 48 hours.
Nationwide · Digital Campaign
A 10-creator campaign on Douyin and Xiaohongshu recorded 4.48M reported views or exposure, 35.3K likes and 8K shares.
Shanghai · Trade Exhibition
A turnkey exhibition activation at World Seafood Shanghai 2026 — strategy, chefs, localization and on-site B2B engagement.
CHINA BUSINESS VISITS · 2027
China trade fairs 2027. Arrive prepared.
Explore China trade fairs by industry and month, then prepare your meetings, interpreting and practical support with HI-COM’s Shanghai-based team.
- Dates, industries & venues
- Meeting preparation
- Interpreting & local coordination
See the exhibition project →
Quality assurance
Translation quality, supported by a certified system.
HI-COM’s Translation Management System is ISO 17100-certified. Our Shanghai entity is also an institutional member of the Translators Association of China (TAC). For official documents, requirements depend on the receiving authority.
ISO 17100-Certified Translation Management System
Qualified linguists, project management, independent review and quality controls from initial consultation through final delivery.
Qualified linguistsIndependent reviewQuality control Explore our quality standards → Official document supportCertified Chinese Translation for Use in China and Abroad
Translation for legal, immigration, academic and business documents, with guidance on certification, notarization and apostille requirements. Confirm the required format with the receiving authority.
Official documents40+ languagesChina-based team Explore certified translation services →Your China projects, supported by one connected team
HI-COM brings together business consulting, China marketing, translation and interpreting. Our team supports market research, partner and distributor search, platform campaigns, technical documentation and multilingual meetings.
Our headquarters is in Shanghai, with an office in Hong Kong and a France office in the Nice area. The French registered office is in Valbonne. See our office and contact details for the location relevant to your project.
Meet the people behind HI-COM and explore their roles before discussing your brief.
Trusted by international brands
Client Voices
Real Results, Real Partnerships
A closer look at one recent campaign, alongside what clients across industries say about working with us.
Building a Premium Seafood Category in China
HI-COM developed and executed the King Crab Festival across China throughout 2025, a year-long program spanning Chengdu, Wuhan, Beijing and Qingdao. The results speak for themselves: a 120% increase in search queries, 13% consumption growth in second- and third-tier cities, and more than 31 million people reached through festival engagement. HI-COM’s strategic consulting and execution capabilities helped establish king crab as a growing premium category in emerging Chinese markets.
OUR PEOPLE
Meet the people behind HI-COM
Get to know our team across consulting, marketing and multilingual communication. Explore the full directory for individual roles and professional profiles.
Gloria FuMarketing Manager
Kate ChernavinaBusiness Consultant, China Market Entry
Robert HarrisonCo-Founder & Head of Production
Stephane ChouryCo-Founder & CEO
Latest Insights from HI-COM
Practical guidance on China business, translation, interpreting and digital marketing.
STILL DECIDING?
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the questions we hear most before a project starts.
Is HI-COM a translation agency or a consulting firm?
What does a China market entry consultant actually do for my business?
Do I need a certified translation or a regular translation for visa, legal or business documents in China?
Can HI-COM handle both market entry consulting and translation for the same project?
How do I find a distributor or partner in China for my product?
What languages does HI-COM translate and interpret?
How does HI-COM run marketing campaigns on WeChat, Douyin and Xiaohongshu?
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