GreenergyDaily

Mar. 3, 2026

China and the US have begun discussing ways to revive reciprocal investment, the South China Morning Post reported, citing multiple sources.

The investment issue was touched upon as working-level officials prepared for Trump's trip. However, the potential scope and structure of such investments remain undefined, sources said.

One source said both parties were interested in tightly structured joint ventures, licensing arrangements, and so-called intellectual property-light models designed to withstand political and regulatory scrutiny.

"The Ford-CATL arrangement [is] a possible template," the person added, referring to a 2023 deal that saw the American auto giant license lithium ferrous phosphate battery technology from Chinese battery giant Contemporary Amperex Technology for a US plant.

The Chinese side was said to have raised concerns about investment protection, as stricter scrutiny of its investments in the United States has already led to declines and some withdrawals. China's representatives also discussed the listing of Chinese companies. Meanwhile, US representatives solicited views about access to the Chinese market.