【环球网报道】"因担忧美国发起贸易战，德国企业2025年对华投资激增。"路透社当地时间27日以此为 题独家报道称，该媒体获得的数据显示，2025年德国企业在华投资额达到四年来的最高水平，这凸显了 特朗普政府发起的贸易战正推动产业界和各国政府加强与其他地区的商业联系。 路透社援引来自德国经济研究所（IW）此前未曾公开的数据称，2025年1月至11月期间，德国对华投资 攀升至超过70亿欧元（约合人民币577.8亿元），较2023年及2024年同期水准增长了55.5%。 路透社还提到，在这一趋势出现之际，英国政府正率领代表团前往中国，希望在汽车、制药等领域达成 更多商业协议；加拿大则寻求扩大与中国和印度的贸易合作；欧盟也正与南美洲接近达成协议。 报道称，这些投资数据表明，美国总统特朗普在第二任期第一年推行的激进贸易政策，包括对欧盟进口 产品征收广泛关税，已经促使德国这一欧洲最大经济体的企业将目光转向中国。报道还提到，在特朗普 第二任期的第一年里，德国企业对美国的投资额几乎减半。 报道提到，从化工巨头巴斯夫、芯片制造商英飞凌，到大众和梅赛德斯-奔驰等车企，德国企业仍然高 度依赖中国市场——全球绝大部分汽车和化工产品都 ...

Core Insights - Shanghai continues to be the most concentrated city for multinational company regional headquarters and foreign-funded R&D centers in mainland China [1][5] - The city remains a preferred destination for foreign investment, with significant projects in key industries such as biomedicine, smart manufacturing, and financial services [2][7] Investment and Economic Activity - On July 11, Shanghai awarded certificates to 30 newly recognized multinational company regional headquarters and 15 foreign-funded R&D centers, with a total investment of approximately $3.68 billion (about 263.9 billion RMB) [1] - In the first five months of this year, nearly 2,500 new foreign-funded enterprises were established in Shanghai, with actual foreign investment exceeding $7.6 billion [5] Industry Focus - The newly recognized headquarters and R&D centers primarily come from key development sectors, including biomedicine, smart manufacturing, and fashion consumer goods [2] - The investment projects also cover emerging fields such as digital economy and green low-carbon initiatives [2] Company Strategies - Scopely, a U.S. gaming giant, established its China headquarters in Shanghai, planning to introduce its leading products to the Chinese market by 2026-2027 [3][9] - Sonova, a Swiss hearing care solutions provider, upgraded its China headquarters to a "special zone," indicating a strategic focus on the Chinese market [2][8] Market Potential - The Chinese market is seen as having significant growth potential, particularly in sectors like healthcare and gaming, driven by a large population and increasing demand for innovative products [7][8] - Companies like Baxter Healthcare are increasing local production capabilities to reduce supply chain risks and meet the growing demand in China's healthcare market [7] Talent and Innovation - The gaming industry in China boasts a high density of talent, with approximately 4 million professionals in game development, enhancing the competitive edge of local studios [4] - Companies are leveraging local R&D capabilities and technological advancements, particularly in AI, to improve product quality and development efficiency [4][9]