Foreign Media: German companies' investment in China reached a four-year high in 2025, mainly due to the US trade war.
Data from the German Institute for Economic Research shows that from January to November 2025, German companies' investment in China reached 7 billion euros (about 8 billion US dollars), an increase of 55.5% year-on-year. This trend indicates that the trade policies of the Trump administration in the United States have prompted European companies to turn their attention to China.
As an alternative to avoid the risks of the US market. German companies' investments in China not only involve fields such as automobiles, chemicals, and electronic products, but also include the construction of local supply chains. The dependence of German car manufacturers such as Volkswagen and Mercedes-Benz on the Chinese market remains strong, while chemical giant BASF continues to expand its business in China.
At the same time, China has become Germany's largest trading partner again. In 2025, Germany's investment in China exceeded the average of 6 billion euros between 2010 and 2024. This investment trend is expected to continue in the future, and Germany's market share in China will further increase.
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