Which of the following is NOT a disadvantage of joint ventures?

Many foreign carmakers want to ______________ in China, so they form joint ventures with Chinese carmakers.

Regular chain store outlets are wholly owned by the headquarters, and are uniformly operated under the direct management of the headquarters.

A Chinese firm opens a watch factory in the United States. A: This is Chinese foreign direct investment and by itself increases Chinese net foreign investment. B: This is Chinese foreign direct investment and by itself decreases Chinese net foreign investment. C: This is Chinese foreign portfolio investment and by itself increases Chinese net foreign investment. D: This is Chinese foreign portfolio investment and by itself decreases Chinese net foreign investment.

Which of the following are international direct investment () A: Foreign companies establish new companies in their countries through cooperation B: Acquire equity in foreign companies and become the absolute largest shareholder C: Continue to invest the profits of previous investment in foreign companies D: Technical support for foreign companies E: Residents purchase bonds issued by foreign companies in the domestic financial market