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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.

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 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.

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)

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.

On 17 June 2025, the meeting of the Steering Committee Asia took place at Wirtgen GmbH in Windhagen and was a major networking event. Various important topics were discussed.

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.

29 mandatory standards/Amendments and 297 voluntary standards/Amendments were approved in the past two months.

A series of mandatory standard drafts are released for comments.

2025 Chinese Legislative Work Plan was released. The Product Quality Law was not listed.

The Chinese Administrative Measures for the Adoption of International Standards has been revised to promote the adoption of international standards.

The first humanoid robot certification in China is underway.

The new Chinese export controls on rare earths and some products made from them are increasingly becoming a massive problem. China cannot keep up with issuing the export licenses that are now required.

Despite a recovery at the start of the year, the outlook for China remains worrying. Electrification is driven forward on a big scale. VDMA met at Herrenknecht's impressive TBM plant in Guangzhou.

On May 20, 2025, the EU published its 17th package of sanctions against Russia. The measures (5 amending regulations) all come into force on May 21, 2025. Some of the tightened sanctions are also relevant for the mechanical and plant engineering industry.

The VDMA informs its members twice a year about the development of the chemical industry in Brazil, China, France, Turkey, the USA and the United Kingdom.

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.

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 2025. The destinations are not just in the east and the west.

"Navigate the Future of the 'Beverage' Industry" - drinktec Day & Press Conference is successfully held

Intercompany license agreements between the parent company in Germany/Europe and the subsidiary in China are of considerable importance in practice.

11 mandatory standards and 557 voluntary standards were approved in the past two months.

A series of mandatory standard drafts are released for comments.

The General Implementation Rule for China Product Carbon Footprint Labeling Certification (Trial) was released in March.

China's mandatory standard reform has shown results. Take the mandatory standard for woodworking machinery as an example.

China’s Two Sessions 2025 spotlight a bold industrial shift—AI, 6G, digitalization, and smart manufacturing are set to reshape the machinery sector in the coming years.