From June 24 to 26, 2025, the China-Germany Intelligent Manufacturing Industry Matchmaking Conference, jointly organized by the German Chamber of Commerce Overseas Alliance in Greater China and the People's Government of Anhui Province, was successfully held in Hefei. This event attracted more than 130 senior executives from German companies and numerous representatives from intelligent manufacturing enterprises in Anhui Province, coming together to explore cooperation and new development opportunities in the field of intelligent manufacturing.
LI Zhong, Vice Governor of Anhui Province, Dr. Norbert Riedel, German Consul General in Shanghai, Maximilian Butek, Executive Director and Board Member of the German Chamber of Commerce in China - East China, and SHI Mingde, President of the China-Germany Friendship Association, attended and gave speeches.
In the context of economic globalization and rapid technological development, intelligent manufacturing has become an important engine for driving industrial upgrading. As a pioneer in intelligent manufacturing in China, Anhui Province has made significant progress in this field in recent years. Through this matchmaking conference, participants not only shared experiences and technologies but also deepened the collaboration and coordination of the industrial chain.
During the conference, a total of 28 trade investment and technological cooperation projects were identified, covering several key areas such as new energy vehicles, high-end equipment manufacturing, and artificial intelligence, laying a solid foundation for future cooperation between China and Germany. The collaborative efforts in intelligent manufacturing between China and Germany will not only bring new business opportunities to both sides but also provide strong momentum for the stability and innovation capabilities of the global supply chain.
AHK Greater China has been dedicated to providing comprehensive support and services for German companies operating in China for many years. Its aim is to establish an effective platform for these companies to find suitable business partners and strengthen their connections with Chinese enterprises. To achieve this goal, AHK Greater China regularly holds various industry matchmaking events to facilitate communication between German companies and local Chinese businesses, enhancing technical and resource collaboration. In addition, it organizes delegations & business trips to China to help German enterprises gain a deeper understanding of market dynamics and industrial development trends in China, allowing participants to directly engage with potential partners. Furthermore, AHK Greater China offers professional business matchmaking services, recommending appropriate partners based on the specific needs of businesses, thus enabling German companies to enter the Chinese market more swiftly and achieve mutually beneficial outcomes. To cater to the distinct needs of different enterprises, AHK Greater China also provides customized consulting services, including market access, policy interpretation, and legal support, ensuring smoother operations for German companies in China.
News media such as Xinhua News Agency, CGTN and Anhui TV reported from the scene. Please click the following link to read some of the reports:
Sino-German cooperation deepens in smart manufacturing (Xinhua News Agency, June 27, 2025)
Sino-German Smart Manufacturing Matchmaking Conference held in Hefei (CGTN, June 26, 2025)
