China's reform and opening up has transformed the country into the world's second-largest economy. And the integration into the global economy has also exposed growing numbers of its citizens and their assets to potential risks. According to Chinese authorities, over 30,000 Chinese enterprises have set up businesses overseas, and each year, more than 100 million Chinese travel abroad. In today's special series Beyond the Wall, CGTN correspondent Han Bin gets exclusive access to one of China's leading overseas security firms. As he finds out, the changing concept of security has elevated the need for quality services for the country's overseas interests.

Africa's emerging market goes beyond trade. It's the new frontier for Chinese companies. It can also be a risky destination.  

Safety today needs an improved concept of security.  

LU DONG, VICE PRESIDENT CHINA SECURITY & PROTECTION GROUP CO., LTD "Luckily, however, Chinese and Chinese companies are more aware of the security issues. They are more willing to spend more on anti-terrorism, crime prevention and loss mitigation." 

In any actual situation, the variables are far beyond any training.  

LU DONG, VICE PRESIDENT CHINA SECURITY & PROTECTION GROUP CO., LTD "Chinese security companies must abide by Chinese laws and regulations, wherever we are. We must abide by international conventions, must abide by hosting countries' laws and regulations. That includes legally acquiring licenses for our companies and staff, arms permits, etc."

LU DONG, VICE PRESIDENT CHINA SECURITY & PROTECTION GROUP CO., LTD "The conventional thinking is to build the walls the higher the better, the thicker the better. But professional security officers have to transcend or pass through the walls."

The best security is effective prevention.

LU DONG, VICE PRESIDENT CHINA SECURITY & PROTECTION GROUP CO., LTD "We have to establish direct contact with not only the governments but also the local communities. We must share the social responsibilities. We must treat them honestly and friendly. We have to engage them. And only after our own shareholders being engaged and benefited, shall we feel comfortable."

HAN BIN CHINESE PEOPLE'S PUBLIC SECURITY UNIVERSITY "Protecting China's ever-expanding commercial interests and Chinese living abroad, has led to the shifts in the country's security concept. Demand for premium services is growing, along with the expanding overseas operations with the Belt and Road Initiative in Asia, the Middle East and Africa."

A TERRORIST "Who's in charge here? Nobody answers me?"  

Training is not about being a bodyguard; it's the sense of security for safety.   

LU DONG, VICE PRESIDENT CHINA CIVIL ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION "I think this market has huge potentials, I think this market will need more professional players to enter, and I do expect international cooperation will be more."  

As more Chinese companies go global, they need reliable ways to secure their interests, in projects beyond the border. Han Bin, CGTN, Beijing.