Operating transnational education joint ventures is subject to the regulation of both international law and domestic laws. Chinese universities running schools in other countries are faced with the application of international law and the laws of China and the host country, including the market access, supervision and safeguard of education services, and recognition and accreditation of diplomas and degrees. The international law mainly includes the multilateral trade agreements and the bilateral trade and investment agreements between China and the host country. Domestic laws include those of China and the host country on foreign trade and trade in higher education services. International experience of running education joint ventures suggests that the improvement of China’s domestic legality and enhancement of international cooperation will drive more Chinese universities to running overseas school campuses.