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With a record area of 110,000 m² and around 1,800 exhibitors, PTC ASIA once again underlined its role as the leading trade fair for drive technology and fluid power in the Far East. An impressive showcase for the entire industry.

To further facilitate high-quality development and people-to-people exchanges, Chinese authorities have announced significant extensions to visa-free entry policies for citizens of numerous countries.

Shaping maritime transformation together: VDMA and SMM deepen future dialogue with China at Marintec China 2025

The trade fair year 2026 calls solution providers from the oil, gas and petrochemical sectors to Mumbai, Beijing, Riyadh and Abu Dhabi, among others. Private sector booths will add extras in Rio and the home market Hamburg.

On November 27, 2025, the VDMA Food Processing and Packaging Machinery China Executive Dinner took place successfully in Shanghai. Senior representatives from VDMA joined top executives from over 20 member companies.

With the ResourceEU plan, the EU Commission wants to make Europe less dependent on raw material imports from China. In particular, the development of Europe's own production and processing capacities for critical raw materials is essential in the medium term.

China unveils its 2025–2030 blueprint to digitize the machinery industry: Accelerating smart factories, intelligent equipment, and AI-driven services. What this means for mechanical engineering.

48 mandatory standards and 764 voluntary standards were approved in the past two months.

Mandatory standard drafts are released for comments.

TSG 31-2025 Safety Technology Regulation for Industrial Pressure Pipe will come into force on 01.01.2026.

VDMA’s Industry Insight Tours 2025 brought 180+ members up close to China’s fast-moving manufacturing hubs, offering exclusive access, networking and fresh perspective.

The mandatory standard GB 46038-2025 will come into effect on 01.11.2026.

Growth expectations rise to 6%, yet overall sentiment stays subdued. Discover key trends across sectors and what’s driving the market outlook.

The implementation timeline for standards related to China RoHS conformity assessment has been issued.

The CCC exemption system has launched pilot programs for a fast track.

The global business situation in the mechanical engineering sector shows light and shade - with significant regional differences. Positive signals are coming from India and Brazil, while the business situation in China and the USA remains difficult.

China’s new government procurement policy effective January 2026, redefines “domestic products” through strict localization criteria. For German mechanical engineering firms, it brings short-term compliance challenges—but also long-term opportunities

In 2025, Beijing tightened its export controls on rare earths — first in April, then with an expanded set of measures in October. These developments have had a significant impact on the mechanical engineering industry.

Visa-free travel extended for 45 countries

German Pavilion at bauma China 2026 - International Trade Fair for Construction Machinery, Building Material Machines, Mining Machines and Construction Vehicles.

China's aggressive economic and trade policy is putting pressure on Europe's mechanical engineering sector. Together with VDMA Italia, Italian companies have discussed ways to deal with this situation.

On the initiative of the VDMA Forum Process Technology, several water trade fairs have once again made it into the German government's foreign trade fair program in 2026. The destinations are pure treasures.

On October 23, 2025, the EU published and implemented its 19th sanctions package against Russia. It consists of 3 amending regulations, which amend or extend the Embargo Regulations No. 833/2014 and No. 269/2014.

Join the exclusive VDMA Yangtze River Delta Learning Journey to explore China's cutting-edge innovations in smart manufacturing and technology through high-level corporate visits and networking sessions this November.

112 mandatory standards/Amendments, 1184 voluntary standards/Amendments and 88 translated standards in English were approved.

A series of mandatory standard drafts are released for comments.

17 Implementation Rules for Product Carbon Footprint Certification (Trial) were approved.

GB/T 20850-2025 updates the guidelines for the application of machinery safety standards in China.

Cage three-phase high voltage induction motor is added into the Catalogue for China Energy Label.

Domestic products will enjoy 20% price preference in government procurement evaluations.

VDMA President Bertram Kawlath visited Taicang on his first day in Shanghai, discussing new development opportunities with German companies.

Strategic Insights and Practical Solutions for Industry Leaders

62 mandatory standards/Amendments, 697 voluntary standards/Amendments and 73 translated standards were approved in the past two months.

Drafts of mandatory standards and regulations are released for comments.

The Catalogue for Product Carbon Footprint Labeling Certification (1st Batch) and the 2025 National Task List for Industrial Energy Saving and Carbon Reduction Diagnostic Services were released.

The Catalogue of Technologies Prohibited or Controlled for Export from China was updated and approved.

The China Machinery Industry Federation (CMIF) released the 2025 Key Points for Standardization in the Machinery Industry.

The Chinese Standard Platform enables users to search for Chinese standards and preview some of the full text.

Interview with Mr. Shi Tao, General Manager, KOCKS Beijing Metallurgical Equipment

On August 7, 2025, Chinese Premier Li Qiang signed State Council Decree No. 814, officially releasing the Decision of the State Council on Amending the Regulations of China on the Administration of the Entry and Exit of Foreigners.

A Strategic Push for Industrial and Green Transformation (Part 1: Key Aspects of the Policy)

Effective January 1, 2025, China has introduced a new tax credit for foreign investors who reinvest distributable profits into eligible projects within the country. The policy will remain in force until December 31, 2028.

Effective January 1, 2025, China has introduced a new tax credit for foreign investors who reinvest distributable profits into eligible projects within the country. The policy will remain in force until December 31, 2028.

Updated policy briefing on China’s Personal Information Protection Regulation (PIPL)

Salary benchmarks for selected professional positions in Chinese mechanical engineering - exclusively for members

A politically motivated ban on exports of rare earths from China is not compatible with a trusting trade relationship. The EU must show strength towards China and take action.

On July 18, 2025, the EU published its 18th sanctions package, which also includes measures against Belarus. It includes two amending regulations. Some of the tougher sanctions are also relevant for the mechanical and plant engineering sector.

On July 18, 2025, the EU published its 18th sanctions package against Russia. The measures (2 amending regulations) all come into force on 19.07.2025. Some of the tightened sanctions are also relevant for the mechanical and plant engineering industry.

In 2026, global machinery and equipment turnover is expected to grow by 2% on a price-adjusted basis. Growth in Asia will remain above average. Stagnation looms in the EU-27.

China's subsidies and disregard for standards are distorting competition. Mechanical engineering in Europe needs better location conditions and fair competition.