德国经济研究所：德国公司加大对华投资力度

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the report is that German companies are significantly increasing their investments in China, with an expected additional investment of approximately 7 billion euros by 2025, marking the highest level since 2021 and a 50% increase compared to 2024 [1] - The investment growth is driven by multiple factors, including the perception of China as a crucial platform for enhancing global competitiveness, particularly in sectors where China has comparative advantages [1] - Many German companies are adopting strategies of "investing in China, for China," and even "investing in China, for the world," in response to industrial policy influences and ongoing trade tensions [1] Group 2 - The case of ebm-papst illustrates the trend, as the company invested around 30 million euros in expanding its business in China last year, focusing on local production and R&D to enhance responsiveness and flexibility [2] - Data from the German Economic Institute indicates that German investments in the U.S. are expected to decline by 45% year-on-year, dropping to approximately 10.2 billion euros during the period from February to November 2025 [2]