THE CFIUS FACTOR

摘要

Outwardly, U.S. shale seems a tough sell to Chinese national oil companies (NOCs) these days, but the reluctance may have more to do with the scrutiny brought on itself for years. Chinese companies are blamed by the U.S. government for attacks on government institutions and corporate espionage, accusations that China's leaders deny. China's NOCs also engage in acquisitions and joint ventures (JVs) in which they may get more out of a deal—particularly technology—than meets the eye, according to federal and U.S. military reports. China's NOCs have found it increasingly difficult to invest, including earlier this year when President Trump blocked Singapore's Broadcom Ltd. from acquiring Qualcomm Inc. for $117 billion. Trump and his predecessor, President Barack Obama, both blocked Chinese acquisitions.