German Firms Increase Investment in China as US Investment Declines in 2026
German companies increased their investment in China by about one-third in the first half of 2026, investing approximately €5.6 billion more than the same period last year, according to a German Economic Institute study based on Bundesbank data. This level aligns with average investments from 2020 to 2025. Meanwhile, German investment in the United States fell by nearly two-thirds to around €4.3 billion amid ongoing trade tensions and US tariffs. Economist Juergen Matthes noted that China remains a key market and production base, with state subsidies and an undervalued yuan making production cheaper, leading to a shift of production and jobs to China.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (48–52/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
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businessstandard broke this story on 13 Sept, 07:11 am. Other outlets followed.