SSIT

Finding opportunity across borders

Policy-grounded insight and two-way credibility for navigating China and Europe

SSIT provides enterprises with policy-grounded insight and two-way credibility to navigate complexity and unlock opportunity across China and Europe.

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Backed by Trust

Dr. Jean-Jacques de Dardel

Founder

Nearly four decades bridging China and Europe. Former Swiss Ambassador to China (2014–2019), also accredited to Mongolia and the DPRK; previously Ambassador to France and Monaco, Belgium, and Permanent Representative to NATO. Key architect of Switzerland's AIIB founding membership and FTA implementation. Led Swiss Centers for eight years, driving CIIE engagement and 500+ European companies into China. Currently Chairman of Swiss Centers and Co-Founder of the Geneva Academy of International Diplomacy. Deep bilateral trust. Proven execution.

Dr. Jean-Jacques de Dardel, Founder of SSIT

What's in focus?

Cross-border success is earned in the execution. Here we focus on what forges the partnership, opens the channel, and stands up the operation.

From first partnership to operating entity, our Topics in Focus follow the work to where it actually gets done. Explore real-world cases, our operating model, and what we see on the ground across China and Europe.

Technology chip innovation

Innovation & Partnerships

Map how partners, IP, and tempo align so a strong idea takes root in a new market.

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Industrial container freight trade port scene

Trade & Distribution

Trace the path beyond the signature — product moving through a local channel, every month.

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Consulting services across China and Europe

Entity & Operations

Unpack what separates a registered entity from a live operation — finance, talent, and compliance across Chinese and European jurisdictions.

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Why SSIT

Diplomatic backing

Diplomatic Backing

On the European side, a former Swiss Ambassador to China and leading institutional partners stand behind the work. On the Chinese side, Chengdu and local government counterparts do the same. Trust at the highest levels, running in both directions.

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Resource network

Resource Network

In Europe: direct access to leading federal institutes, technology transfer platforms, industry chambers, and investment networks. In China: government innovation platforms, research institutes, and industrial parks.

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Two grounds, one team

Two Grounds, One Team

Endorsed by a former Swiss Ambassador to China and Swiss Centers on the European side; backed by Chengdu and local government partners on the Chinese side. Trust at the highest levels — in both directions.

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Bicultural, not bilingual

Bicultural, Not Bilingual

We don't just translate language — we translate systems, expectations, and unspoken rules. We know what a Swiss engineer means and what a Chinese official needs. We know what a Chinese founder wants and what a European investor expects.

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Until it's real

Until It's Real

From first introduction to signed contract to operational entity — in either direction. We don't hand you a business card and disappear. We stay until the deal is real.

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Built for SMEs

Built for SMEs

Cross-border doesn't have to cost a fortune. Whether you're a Swiss SME entering China or a Chinese company entering Europe, our flexible, modular solutions let you test, validate, and scale — without enterprise-level budgets.

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Still working out how to make it land — in another language, under another set of rules?

Let's talk — one message, and someone on the ground picks it up.

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