A post submitted by CGI member Morgan.

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Many brilliant companies – from Apple to Starbucks – have been founded in the United States, starting out as small ventures to become international leaders in their fields. However, the world of business isn’t always as straightforward as it looks. Regardless of how well-rooted a company’s American history is, it doesn’t mean that it will always belong to Uncle Sam.

In fact, many quintessentially American brands are no longer American-owned at all. From Ben and Jerry’s to IBM and Holiday Inn, overseas investors have played a big part in keeping these companies moving forward. Without them stepping in, some of them may have ceased to exist altogether.

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And despite having bought up so many companies, China is still goin' down the tubes. The list in international, not purely companies sold to China, but wow!

Morgan
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(Partial list)

General Electric

Original Headquarters: Boston, MA
Purchased By: Haier (Appliances division only)
Country: China

Motorola
Original Headquarters: Schaumburg, Illinois
Purchased By: Lenovo
Country: China

IBM (PC Division)
Original Headquarters: Armonk, New York
Purchased By: Lenovo
Country: China

Hoover US
Original Headquarters: Ohio
Purchased By: Techtronic Industries
Country: China

General Motors
Original Headquarters: Detroit, MI
Purchased By: Shanghai Automotive Industry Corp
Country: China

Smithfield
Original Headquarters: Smithfield, VA
Purchased By: WH Group
Country: Hong Kong

Ironman
Original Headquarters: Tampa Bay, Florida
Purchased By: Dalian Wanda Group
Country: China

Forbes
Original Headquarters: Jersey City, New Jersey
Purchased By: Integrated Whale Media
Country: China

Dirt Devil
Original Headquarters: Charlotte, North Carolina
Purchased By: Techtronic Industries
Country: China

Purina
Original Headquarters: Nashville, Tennessee
Purchased By: Bridgestone
Country: Japan

Firestone
Original Headquarters: Nashville, Tennessee
Purchased By: Bridgestone
Country: Japan

Gerber
Original Headquarters: Florham Park, New Jersey
Purchased By: Nestle
Country: Switzerland

Popsicle
Original Headquarters: Oakland, California
Purchased By: Unilever
Country: England

Burger King
Original Headquarters: Miami, Florida
Purchased By: Restaurant Brands International
Country: Canada

Trader Joe’s
Original Headquarters: Monrovia, California
Purchased By: Theo Albrecht
Country: Germany

American Apparel
Original Headquarters: Los Angeles, California
Purchased By: Gildan Activewear
Country: Canada

7-Eleven
Original Headquarters: Dallas, Texas
Purchased By: Seven & i Holdings
Country: Japan

Holiday Inn
Original Headquarters: Memphis, Tennessee
Purchased By: Intercontinental Hotels
Country: England