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• Between 2000 and 2006, U.S. tech exports to China more than tripled, from $4.6 billion to $14.1 billion.
• Only the United States’ two NAFTA partners, Canada and Mexico, are larger export destinations for American tech products than China.
• Between 2000 and 2006, U.S. tech imports from China nearly quadrupled, from $26 billion to $102 billion.
• Total U.S. direct investment in China was $16.9 billion in 2005, a 12 percent increase over 2004.
• China needs to act fairly and responsibly in its trade policies, including fair exchange rate policies, respect for intellectual property rights, complete WTO compliance, and other factors that currently strain the economic relationship between China and the United States.
• Public policy in both the United States and China must recognize the interdependent nature of our economies and avoid protectionism and distorting trade practices. Such policies restrain trade, damage economies, and raise prices for consumers.

We are delighted to bring you the 15th regular installment of the AeA Competitiveness Series.  The AeA research team produces these reports on the most timely and relevant issues to the high-tech industry and to U.S. competitiveness in a global economy.  We combine rigorous data with careful analysis to provide industry leaders and policymakers the information they need to assess the issue.