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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.
Mit Wirkung zum 1. Januar 2025 hat China eine neue Steuergutschrift für ausländische Investoren eingeführt, die ausschüttungsfähige Gewinne in förderfähige Projekte innerhalb des Landes reinvestieren. Die Regelung gilt bis zum 31. Dezember 2028.
Updated policy briefing on China’s Personal Information Protection Regulation (PIPL)
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.
Chinese companies often enjoy competition-distorting advantages and subsidies. In a new position paper, the VDMA makes demands on German and European politicians to counteract these disadvantages.
The Shanghai-Germany Manufacturing Industry Exchange Dialogue was held on April 1, 2025, at Hannover Messe, co-organized by the Shanghai Municipal Government and VDMA.
Intercompany license agreements between the parent company in Germany/Europe and the subsidiary in China are of considerable importance in practice.
Evaluation of the current "Business Climate Survey China" of our China office for fall 2024 - overall market and electrical automation sector.
China's mechanical engineering industry continues to catch up, products from the Far East are getting better and are almost always cheaper. China is not only striving for technological supremacy locally, but also internationally.
Reports on user industries in China
Updated guide with recommendations for data-centric business processes of European companies in China.
On November 1, 2021, the Personal Information Processing and Protection Law (PIP Law) came into force in China. For this purpose, VDMA together with Sinolytics has prepared a policy briefing with the view of the mechanical engineering industry.
China is aiming for technological supremacy in various industrial fields by 2035. Moreover, China wants to assert this position not only locally but also internationally.
Get informed about what's happening in China
The revision of the tips brochure on doing business in China is now available. It contains highlights on the most important aspects of trading with China and at the same time links them to the respective experts in the VDMA.
China, currently the second most important sales market in the world, is important for the German automation industry. China also ranks second in terms of investment by the German capital goods industry.
The VDMA Foreign Trade team supports VDMA member companies in the internationalization of mechanical and plant engineering. We provide you with practical support in all matters relating to foreign business.
Where answers count and expertise is required: At VDMA Photovoltaik Equipment, you receive all the services the industry needs in Germany. Professional and reliable, we are the drive and backing for your company. We catch the top themes and create values for you.
China, India, Japan, USA, Brazil or Singapore: Our VDMA liaison offices abroad help you with your commitment in the most important foreign markets.
