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    How we amplify the voice of German companies in China: Interview with China Daily

    Our media work is critical not only in achieving balanced coverage, but also in advancing our policy positions

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    Advocacy Deep Dive: The 15th Five-Year-Plan Proposal

    Read what the Fourth Plenum holds for German companies and stay up to date with China's policy development directions.

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  • Group photo of attendees standing on a stage at the “More Than A Market Awards 2025” ESG Day and Awards Ceremony, with a large event backdrop behind them and chandeliers overhead.
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    German Chamber of Commerce in China Presents More than a Market Awards

    The More Than a Market Awards 2025 finalists and winners were announced on October 30, celebrating the great achievements of German companies in China for their contributions to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) excellence.

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    Advocacy Alert: Final Domestic Product Standards in Government Procurement Released

    In December 2024, China released the Draft Notice on Issues Concerning Domestic Product Standards and Implementation Policies in the Field of Government Procurement for public comment (see here our Q&A Guide). The draft has now been finalized, and the official version brings some provisions that German companies should be aware of.

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  • Logo reading “hebatronic”, with “heba” in black and “tronic” in blue on a white background.
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    Hebatronic GmbH: A German High-Tech Startup Entering the Global Stage by Partnering with the AHK Greater China

    In a remarkable example of successful internationalization and strategic partnership, Hebatronic GmbH is a young German technology company founded only in 2022 as spin-off from BRS Messtechnik, a long-standing player in battery testing technology, Hebatronic specializes in advanced lighting and diagnostic solutions based on the ISELED® and ILaS® technologies. These two technologies — ISELED® and ILaS — are revolutionizing how modern vehicles manage interior lighting and intelligent LED systems.

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    Advocacy Alert: More Clarification on China’s Domestic Product Standards in Government Procurement

    German companies involved in government procurement now have access to more detailed information on what constitutes “domestic product standards.”

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    Equipment Renewal in China: What’s New in 2026?

    The direction is clear: It’s lighter on funding and wider in scope.

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    Advocacy Impact Story: Protecting Intellectual Property Rights in China

    The Government Affairs & Advocacy team at AHK Greater China helps to represent the interests of the German economy and German companies in China towards German and Chinese governments. The team also supports individual member companies in managing government affairs cases. Below are two advocacy impact stories on intellectual property (IP).

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  • A red rectangular logo with the word “weiss” in white lettering, shown above a solid red horizontal bar on a white background.
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    Weiss Chemie + Technik GmbH on the Road to Success: From Regional Market Leader to Global Player with the Support of AHK Greater China

    For decades, Weiss Chemie + Technik GmbH, a family-owned business and one of the leaders in adhesives and sandwich panel technology, had operated with a distinct focus in Germany and across Europe. Its operations, culture, and way of doing business outlook were deeply rooted in its homebase. While this approach served Weiss well for years, its industry was integrating at a global level.

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    Ready, Set… Compete: Competitiveness Emerges as a Key Issue for German Companies in China.

    Beijing/Guangzhou/Shanghai, January 24, 2024: Today, the German Chamber of Commerce in China released its Business Confidence Survey for 2023/24. The survey shows that German companies operating in China face a range of challenges, including increased competition from local companies, unequal market access, economic headwinds and geopolitical risks.

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  • Promotional banner for “Discover Germany – German Brand Week 2025”, featuring a stylised yellow-and-white building with illustrated German-themed characters and objects (flags, instruments, food, and travel icons) against a cloudy sky background.
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    Discover Germany 2025: Germany Brand Week at Shanghai Bund

    From October 23 to 26, 2025, Germany Brand Week — Discover Germany 2025, hosted by AHK Greater China, will take place at the historic Old City Hall Plaza on the Huangpu Bund in Shanghai.

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  • A blue and white graphic featuring interlocking gears and a compass icon, with overlaid text reading “Flash Survey May 2026: Business Sentiment, Iran War & Triangle Relations” and a small “May 2026” label at the bottom.
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    Flash Survey May 2026: Slightly More Positive Business Outlook Despite Impact of Geopolitical Escalations

    Published on May 12, 2026, updated with additional result on May 25, 2026.

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    Decoding China's Government Work Report 2026

    The report gives German companies in China many indications about what to expect for China's economic development in 2026.

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  • A banner titled “Board of Directors 2026–2028” showing headshots and names of directors: Dong Duong (Chairman), Jan Roenfeld (Executive Director), Tim Leitschuh (Treasurer), Nancy Nie (Mereck Holding, China), Moritz Berrnberg (Waldorf), Edwin Heimgberg (Solid Schemes Brand and Partner), Jan Pfelt (Lalbert), and Gert Wagner (Zürich, Austria).
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    New Board of Directors - German Chamber of Commerce in China - SSW China, Term 2026 - 2028

    During the Annual General Meeting on April 16, 2026, the new Board for the term 2026-2028 was elected and announced.

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    Innovation Report

    Gain valuable insights into innovation activities of German companies in China with our comprehensive Innovation Survey. Conducted among members of the German Chamber, this survey covers many aspects of innovation, including regulatory challenges and strategies deployed by German companies.

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    Innovation Report 2022: German Innovation From China Going Global Amid a Complex Innovation Ecosystem

    Published on June 26, 2022

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