Shuanghui-Smithfield merger explained Ashley Lee October 30, 2013 X LinkedIn Email Show more sharing options Copy Link URLCopied! Print X LinkedIn Email Shuanghui’s acquisition of Smithfield was the largest Chinese takeover of a US company to-date. Here’s why it signals that the US is open to Chinese investment Unlock this content. The content you are trying to view is exclusive to our subscribers. To unlock this content: Take a Free Trial or Login