Foreign investment in South Carolina : highlighting China

United States affiliates of foreign companies play a vital role in South Carolina’s economy. They provide direct and indirect jobs, tax revenue, international trade, leadership and corporate citizenship while encouraging cultural exchange. Attracting foreign investment is essential in today’s global and mobile economy.The South Carolina Department of Commerce has recorded capital investment from Chinese companies totaling almost $438 million. A list of current China-affiliated companies is at the end of this document