Faces of Chinese Investment in the United States

Introduction

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is committed to increasing two-way foreign direct investment (FDI) between the United States and China. We believe that it can yield significantly increased benefits to both countries. 

Increased FDI has already led to greater economic growth, jobs, and opportunities in both China and the United States. It has strengthened the friendship between the world’s two largest economies and has led to greater global stability and prosperity.

While obstacles remain, the potential for continued U.S. FDI in China remains bright. To help promote greater Chinese investment in the United States, the U.S. Chamber is releasing this important publication. Faces of Chinese Investment in the United States helps demystify the U.S. investment climate for Chinese business leaders who are interested in the American market. This report contains concrete and practical information, not theoretical explanations or reams of statistics. The advice in this report comes from the chairmen, CEOs, and other top executives of Chinese companies who have already been successful in the United States.

We gathered this material through direct interviews with Chinese business leaders who run companies large and small, state-owned and private, and manufacturers and service providers. We also included companies that have invested in different locations across America. If we were to summarize their outlook in a few sentences, it would probably be, “The U.S. market is highly competitive, open, and attractive. There are challenges, but they can be managed. Come and join us here!”

In addition to sharing the wisdom of these leaders, this report makes the case for why Chinese investment in the United States helps ordinary Americans. We have included local employment and other information that highlights the contributions of Chinese companies to the U.S. economy and local communities.

We hope that business leaders in China find this report useful and that it increases their interest in investing in the United States, to their benefit and to the benefit of both countries.

Sincerely,

Thomas J. Donohue
President and CEO
U.S. Chamber of Commerce