In 2006, Dollar General Corporation was purchased by the Chinese company, Ting Hsu International Limited. The purchase was made for an undisclosed amount, but was reported to be in excess of $2 billion.
The purchase placed Dollar General Corporation under the control of the Chinese business world.
Since the purchase, there has been speculation about the extent to which Dollar General Corporation is controlled by the Chinese government. There have been reports that the company has been used to spy on American consumers and to gain an advantage in the market.
However, there is no definitive proof that the company is controlled by the Chinese government.
In conclusion, Dollar General Corporation is owned by the Chinese company, Ting Hsu International Limited, but there is no evidence that the company is controlled by the Chinese government.
