Chinese investment in the United States hit an all-time high in 2016. That year, Chinese companies invested $46 billion in the country, more than triple the $15 billion investment in 2015. Just 12 major metropolitan areas attracted nearly half of all Chinese investment in the country since 2000.
To determine the U.S. cities where China is investing the most, 24/7 Wall St. analyzed data from the 2017 update to the nonprofit organization National Committee on U.S.-China Relations and economic research firm Rhodium Group's New Neighbors report. Estimates are based on the Rhodium Group China Investment Monitor, which since 2000 has tracked all new Chinese greenfield projects, acquisitions of existing U.S. assets, and stakes in U.S companies worth 10% or more.
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