Chinese Investment in US Plummets Under Increased Scrutiny, But Not Impossible

August 20, 2020 | BY

Vincent Chow

In 2019, China has lost its top spot for U.S. foreign investment reviews, a distinction it held since 2011.

New U.S. government data shows a massive drop in acquisitions of U.S. businesses by Chinese investors, particularly in critical technologies, revealing the chilling effect of the Trump administration's heightened scrutiny of Chinese investments.