China AI startups draw early funding from U.S. investors: report

VC money brings name recognition and networking, but security concerns abound

American investors funneled over $40 billion into Chinese AI companies between 2015 and 2021. (CFOTO/Future Publishing via Getty Images)

JACK STONE TRUITT, Nikkei staff writer

February 3, 2023 00:56 JST

NEW YORK -- More than 90% of outbound U.S. investment into Chinese artificial intelligence companies in recent years has occurred in the venture capital stage, with investors providing valuable intangibles like name recognition and networking opportunities, a new policy brief from Georgetown University has found.