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May 7, 2024
Why the Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S. has been getting busier
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CFIUS has a say in foreign transactions when national security is a concern, including venture capital and real estate deals.
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Apr 24, 2024
Worry about foreign ownership of telecom companies has a long history in the U.S.
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It’s part of an overall mistrust of foreign influence with deep roots in American history.
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May 6, 2021
U.S. ramps up scrutiny of Chinese companies buying American tech firms
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The increased scrutiny has led to an intended chilling effect, with Chinese foreign direct investment slowing since 2016.
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Apr 9, 2021
More countries scrutinize foreign efforts to acquire their companies
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The U.S. government is concerned about the national security risks in Chinese companies buying American companies.
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Aug 5, 2020
What’s CFIUS and what does it have to do with TikTok?
The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States screens deals for national security risks.
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Jan 9, 2019
Exodus of Chinese investors from Silicon Valley is real. But how much does it matter?
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U.S. legislation is making Chinese investors balk.
Oct 11, 2018
U.S. tightens foreign investment rules
Some sensitive industries — everything from technology to defense firms — will face tougher federal scrutiny under new regulations formalized Wednesday. The Committee of Foreign Investment in the U.S., or CFIUS, announced its pilot program will take effect in 30 days. The announcement has some innovation, defense and tech companies scrambling to comply so they […]
Jun 28, 2018
Greater scrutiny of Chinese investment still likely
The Trump administration announced it is not imposing additional investment restrictions on China for now. Instead, the White House endorsed a plan working through Congress to reform the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States. It’s an interagency committee, commonly known as CFIUS, that doesn’t come up much in casual conversation, not even in […]
May 22, 2018
Congress weighs changes to foreign investment oversight
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The Foreign Investment Risk Review Modernization Act is likely headed for a vote in the Senate Banking Committee on Tuesday.

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