Except they’re not buying “goods”, they’re buying assets.
What are the refrigerators stoves carpets drywall tiles faucets furniture, etc. Inside houses?
And let’s say they buy a factory, what about all the equipment it needs.
And what’s the difference between a good and an asset? To someone a drill may be a good to a carpenter it’s an asset.
Oh, and believe me there are hundreds of American companies that own assets in China.
And I have some wonderful news for you - even you can own Chinese assets - buy Chinese stocks!