“中国品牌”不应成为德方保护主义借口

Group 1 - The recent political controversies in Germany regarding Chinese electric vehicles reflect a departure from the traditional values of precision, rationality, and openness associated with German industrial civilization [1] - German Finance Minister Lindner expressed dissatisfaction with Deutsche Bahn's procurement of buses from BYD, advocating for a "healthy local industry patriotism" and suggesting that orders should go to German or European manufacturers [1] - The German government announced the restoration of electric vehicle purchase subsidies, raising concerns among Deloitte's automotive experts about the potential flow of subsidy funds to China, indicating a tendency to politicize normal market choices [1][2] Group 2 - Responsible "local industry patriotism" should focus on the long-term competitiveness of national industries rather than short-term market share, avoiding the exclusion of foreign products and investments [1] - The procurement of 3000 buses by Deutsche Bahn, with only about 200 from BYD produced in Hungary, exemplifies a rational business choice based on globalization and cost efficiency [1] - Concerns about subsidies benefiting Chinese companies reflect a zero-sum mentality, overlooking the interconnected nature of modern industrial chains and the economic activities generated by electric vehicle sales [2] Group 3 - Viewing external competition as a "survival threat" can obscure the urgency of addressing structural issues within the German automotive industry during its transition to electrification and digitalization [3] - The challenges faced by the German automotive sector are a result of technological paradigm shifts rather than pressure from any specific country, and focusing solely on excluding Chinese competition may hinder necessary self-reform [3] - The future of the German automotive industry depends on its ability to embrace self-criticism and innovation rather than relying on geopolitical narratives to protect against competition [3] Group 4 - By 2030, the global shortfall in new energy vehicles is projected to reach 27 million units, indicating strong complementarity between China and Germany in the electric vehicle sector [4] - Both countries can share the development dividends along the production and supply chain in a healthy atmosphere of open cooperation [4]