Skoda is now a just a Volkswagon label and subsiduary.Probably an effort to expand their product line base in America. Volkswagon needs a product to retail somewhat cheaper. They probably also have few illusions about true Chinese cars appearing on the world scene either. It is not a case of if they will. It is more a matter of when they will.
I can see some of the big three dealers lining up for a Skoda franchise.

Volkswagon is still on track to becoming. The largest car manufacturer on the planet. They did it once in the year before dieselgate I think.