Analysis of the Characteristics of Chinas Direct Investment in the United States

The United States has always been an important trading partner and capital exporting country of China. In recent years, China's direct investment in the United States has grown rapidly. In 2016, China's direct investment flows to the US increased by 450% year-on-year, and the stock increased by 73% year-on-year, making it the second largest foreign investment region in China. This paper selects the data from 2008 to 2016, and analyzes the scale, industry structure, main structure and investment mode of China's direct investment in the United States. On this basis, it summarizes the characteristics of China's investment in the United States. Through analysis, China's direct investment in the United States accounts for a high proportion of China's foreign direct investment, mainly in manufacturing and information. The main body of investment is private enterprises, and the investment methods are mostly acquisitions. The United States is in China's foreign direct investment. Status is constantly improving.