Investing in America Amid Tensions

First launched in 2017, this product aims to capture the total stock, instead of flow, of Chinese foreign direct investment (FDI), that exists across the United States down to the county level. In this latest edition, we highlight changes from 2017-2021. Despite growing US-China tensions over this period, Chinese FDI in the United States has surprised on the upside.

The default view is the national picture, but toggle through to see how your state fares across several metrics. You can also zoom into the map by swiping two fingers on your mousepad. The color gradient reflects the concentration of FDI-related jobs in various states. Learn more about the product and its methodology here.