The data displays the direct investment position of the U.S. in China from 2000 to 2017, on a historical-cost basis. In 2017, the U.S. investments made in China were valued at approx. 107.56 billion USD.
Direct investment position of the U.S. - additional information
Foreign direct investment (FDI), simply put, is an investment of one company into another company located in a different country. It differs from a traditional way of investing into shares of foreign companies listed on a stock exchange. The companies which make foreign direct investment usually own a part of the company in which they invest and they have influence on the decision making process.
