China’s Innovation Fitnesscenter: Training Grounds of Global Innovation

13. Mai 2025, Online

China is no longer just the "world’s factory"—it is increasingly a global innovation powerhouse. Over the past decade, the country has made remarkable progress across key strategic sectors:

• Artificial Intelligence is now a national development priority, with leading firms like DeepSeek and SenseTime developing cutting-edge technologies.
• In electric vehicles and battery tech, companies such as BYD and CATL are setting the pace globally.
• China leads the world in solar and wind energy manufacturing, accelerating the global green transition.
• The country is advancing rapidly in science and basic research, with significant government funding and a surge in high-impact publications.
• Advanced manufacturing is being transformed through automation, smart factories, and “Made in China 2025” goals.
• And in space and quantum technologies, China has emerged as one of the most ambitious global players.

What is driving this innovation momentum—and what can German businesses learn from it?

We warmly invite you to join our upcoming webinar, where Christoph Hering, Director Innovation, AHK Innovation Center Guangzhou, Michael Jarecki, Managing Director, Hella and Till Ammelburg,  Senior Manager Europe Inbound/Program Director China,Start 2 Group will explore these questions in depth—offering firsthand insights into China’s dynamic startup ecosystem and highlighting key takeaways for German businesses.

KEY TOPICS

• China’s innovation infrastructure: Key drivers and current trends
• Government support and funding structures for startups
• Success stories and their relevance to German business models
• Opportunities and strategic considerations for bilateral cooperation