中国德国商会答21：中国创新步伐加快，德企愿在华继续深耕

Group 1 - The core observation is that German companies are actively seeking collaboration in innovative sectors in China, such as automotive, electrical architecture, battery technology, and artificial intelligence, to leverage China's rapid innovation capabilities [1] - According to the "Business Confidence Survey Report 2025/2026," 60% of surveyed German companies believe that their Chinese counterparts will become or have already become innovation leaders in their industries within the next five years, marking a historical high [1] - The percentage of respondents who believe that Chinese companies are already innovation leaders has increased from 0% in 2019 to 9% in 2025 [1] Group 2 - The survey indicates a sustained optimism among German companies regarding China's economic prospects, with 65% expressing a positive outlook for the next five years, maintaining the high level seen in 2024 [2] - A significant 93% of surveyed companies have no plans to exit the Chinese market, and over half plan to increase their investments in China over the next two years [2] - 56% of respondents are considering deeper collaborations with Chinese partners to leverage knowledge sharing and brand advantages for business growth in China [2] Group 3 - The survey was conducted between September 1 and October 11, 2025, with 627 member companies of the China-Germany Chamber of Commerce participating, providing a highly representative sample [3] - This annual survey, initiated in 2007, serves as a key tool for measuring the confidence of German companies in the Chinese market and provides essential data for the Chamber's policy advocacy efforts [3]