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    From China to Global: How German Companies Leverage the New Wave of Chinese Companies Going Abroad

    Between April and June 2026, the German Chamber of Commerce spoke with 11 member companies about their engagement in the internationalization of Chinese companies. In addition, the paper draws on the findings of the Business Confidence Survey 2025/26 of the German Chamber of Commerce in China.

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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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    From Lübeck to Beijing: How German interns catalyze Sino-German economic collaboration

    Through the China‑Germany Youth Interns Exchange Programme (CGYIEP), Hanse-School has worked with AHK Greater China’s German Internship Program to place German vocational students in three‑ to four‑week, career‑aligned internships at Chinese companies and institutions, the talents familiar with German business practices supported the Chinese companies with their knowledge and skills.

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    Advocacy Alert: China Takes Further Steps on Supply Chain Management

    Read what the Ministry of Commerce's (MOFCOM) announced Measures for Industrial and Supply Chain Security Investigations mean for German companies.

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  • Promotional banner for “AHK Greater China Xceleration Days 2026” featuring a night-time skyline of Shanghai with the Huangpu River, event details in English and Chinese, and dates “Nov. 25–27, 2026” (Shanghai) and “2026年11月25–27日” (Shanghai).
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    Save the Date: AHK Greater China Xceleration Days 2026

    From 25 to 27 November 2026, the 4th AHK Greater China Xceleration Days will take place in Shanghai, bringing together the key decision-makers of the Sino-German business community.

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  • Poster for “Greater China Day” on 24 June 2026, featuring a red decorative Chinese-style horse illustration in the centre with lanterns, fireworks, and floral accents around the edges.
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    Greater China Day 2026 - Sign up now!

    June 24, 2026 | 9:15 a.m. to 6 p.m. | Düsseldorf, Germany

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  • Group photo of directors at the Annual General Meeting in North China (19 May 2026), standing on a stage in front of a banner reading “Welcome to the Board of Directors 2026–2028”, with headshot circles and names displayed above them.
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    New Board of Directors - German Chamber of Commerce in China - North China, Term 2026 - 2028

    During the Annual General Meeting on May 19, 2026, the new Board for the term 2026-2028 was elected and announced.

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    2026 Public Holidays in China and Germany

    Read what dates German companies should plan ahead for.

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    Save the Date: APK 2026 in Seoul

    Register now for the 19th Asia‑Pacific Conference of German Business (APK) is back - one of the premier gathering for German and Asia‑Pacific business leaders in 2026.

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    Chinese Companies Going Global in the Next Five Years

    Read our Deep Dive to learn how China will push the going global of Chinese companies in the next years and what this means for German companies.

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    China up close: How German SMEs connect with China’s industrial and innovation backbone

    In January 2026, a delegation of German Mittelstand companies led by Markus Schmidt of Alois Müller Group and organized by AHK Greater China completed a week-long tour and visited manufacturers, tech labs and startups to gain direct insight into China’s industrial and innovation ecosystem. The trip confirmed the importance of firsthand experience, trusted local partners and open dialogue, strengthened cross‑border ties.

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  • A person’s open hand holds a glowing green globe with “ESG” overlaid, surrounded by white sustainability icons on a soft green, bokeh background.
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    From Action to Integration - ESG Practices of German Companies in China 2026

    Published on June 16, 2026

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    AHK Business Barometer

    The Business Barometer encompasses an array of key performance indicators (KPIs) related to China's economy, including China’s foreign trade and trade with Germany, industry output, retail sales, fixed asset investment, price levels, and the purchasing managers' index. Our report provides analysis and commentary on these critical metrics, helping German businesses navigate the complex economic landscape in China.

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  • Blau eingefärbtes Titelbild eines Berichts mit dem Text „Labor Market & Salary Report 2026 | 2027“, im Hintergrund eine Mischung aus Stadt- und Industrie-Illustrationen sowie Personen in Arbeits- und Büro-Szenen, darunter ein Diagramm und ein Auto.
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    Companies Take a Conservative Approach to HR Planning

    The German Chamber of Commerce in China's Labor Market & Salary Report 2026/27, published on August 24, 2026

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    Advocacy Papers

    We advocate for the interests of the German economy and German business in China towards Chinese central and local governments. Our Advocacy Papers formulate our positions regarding key topics.

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