US investors fund Chinese firms that steal American IP.

Investors Beware: Funding China-Based Companies That Steal Intellectual Property

It’s no secret that China-based companies have been stealing intellectual property from American companies for years. But what’s even more concerning is that U.S. investors are unknowingly funding these companies.

The Subsidized Culprits

According to Derek Scissors, a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, China-based companies that replicate stolen IP in critical technologies like semiconductors are even more likely to be funded by U.S. investors. This is because they become subsidized by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).

Investors Beware

Investors need to be aware of the risks associated with funding China-based companies that engage in IP theft. Not only is it unethical, but it also puts American companies at a disadvantage in the global market.

Protecting Your Investments

Here are some steps investors can take to protect their investments:

• Do your research: Before investing in a company, do your due diligence and research their history of IP theft.
• Invest in American companies: By investing in American companies, you can help support innovation and protect against IP theft.
• Support legislation: Support legislation that aims to protect American companies from IP theft and hold China-based companies accountable for their actions.

Don’t let your investments unknowingly support IP theft. Take action to protect your investments and support American innovation.