Nearly 70% of German automakers will increase R&D investment in China

Published: Jun 26, 2025 15:28

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Zhang Lin from the German Association of the Automotive Industry: Nearly 70% of surveyed member enterprises have clearly stated that they will increase investment in China
Zhang Lin, Chief Representative and General Manager of the German Association of the Automotive Industry (China), stated at the 2025 Global NEV Cooperation and Development (Shanghai) Forum that China has long ceased to be a mere market for multinational enterprises but has become a fulcrum, one that is more importantly leveraging the application of R&D. He mentioned that what we repeatedly emphasize as the "China speed" is represented by rapid iteration and application. According to a survey report conducted by the German Association of the Automotive Industry among its member enterprises in Q1 this year, nearly 70% of the enterprises have clearly stated that they will increase investment in China in 2025 and beyond. Among them, over 78% of the enterprises have responded that their key investment will focus on the R&D sector.

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