Direct foreign investment by China in other countries expanded rapidly for 10 years from 2007, but fell significantly in 2017. Discuss the reasons for the decline in 2017. Did the decline continue or was 2017 just a temporary downturn? From a Chinese perspective, what are the pros and cons of outbound DFI. Consider the acquisition in 2016 of GE Appliances acquired by Haier, a Chinese company. What are the advantages/disadvantages to both China and the U.S.? Has China invested in the United states and what type of investment?