While rent is high in Southern California, there is always the option to BUY 

That's not a cheap choice either, of course, but that hasn't stopped Chinese investors. 

They've been quite busy buying up properties and businesses.

Last year, Chinese investments in the US hit 15 Billion dollars -- California was one of the top destinations...

And the trend set to continue

For more, we're joined by Jim Puzzanghera  of the Los Angeles Times.

To hear the full conversation, click the blue player above.