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3 Concerns from Chinese Investors

Observations from Discussions with Chinese CEOs Since starting my own global consulting practice FAO Global, I have talked to many Chinese investors and business owners who want to enter the U.S. market but are concerned over the geopolitical and market trends in the United States. Companies that want to invest in non-technical or national security sectors are unsure…

Event Brief – The Evolution of CFIUS & Export Controls

Washington, D.C. – On April 18, 2019 FAO Global Associates attended The Evolution of CFIUS & Export Controls law brief held at American University College of Law. The event convened two separate panels. discussing the evolution of The Committee on Foreign Investment into the United States (CFIUS) and the impact of the recently passed Foreign Investment Risk Review Modernization Act (FIRRMA) of 2017… Read the full brief here.

U.S. “Made in China 2025” push-back is Trouble for Tech

On Monday, June 25, a Wall Street Journal report indicated that additional Chinese tech investment barriers severely impacted global investors’ confidence. Some restrictions being considered include limiting high-tech exports to China, tightening Chinese investment restrictions on U.S. tech companies, and prohibiting Chinese companies – defined as 25% or more Chinese ownership – from buying American companies involved in industrially significant technology. – Dillon Billingham

Canada blocks Chinese company from acquiring Aecon

As of May 31, the Canadian government announced that it was blocking a proposed $1.18 billion USD acquisition of the Canadian firm Aecon Group Inc. by the China Communications Construction Company (CCCC) over national security concerns. – Adriana Ray

Canada blocks Chinese company from acquiring Aecon

In the last week of May, the Canadian government announced that it was blocking a proposed $1.18 billion acquisition of the Canadian firm Aecon Group Inc. by the China Communications Construction Company (CCCC), citing national security concerns. Had the deal gone through, CCCC would have potentially received troves of documents from the Canadian government detailing government contracts, including nuclear reactors agreements.