Core Insights - The German automotive industry sees China as a pivotal market for investment and innovation, moving beyond being just a single market to a strategic leverage point for R&D and new technology application [1] Investment Trends - Nearly 70% of surveyed member companies of the German Automotive Industry Association plan to increase their investments in China by 2025 and beyond [1] - Over 78% of these companies indicated that their key investment focus will be on research and development [1]