legal ground
Article 14 of the Company Law of People's Republic of China (PRC)
Companies can set up branches. The establishment of a branch company shall apply to the company registration authority for registration and obtain a business license. A branch company does not have legal person status, and its civil liability shall be borne by the company.
A company may set up subsidiaries, which have legal personality and independently bear civil liabilities according to law.
Article 15
Companies can invest in other enterprises; However, unless otherwise provided by law, investors shall not be jointly and severally liable for the debts of the invested enterprises.