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Story summary
- China overtook the United States as Germany's top source of investment projects in 2025, with 228 projects versus 206 for the U.S.
- Chinese projects rose 14.6% year over year, while U.S. projects fell 10%.
- Germany recorded 1,564 foreign investment projects in 2025, a 9.3% decline from 2024.
- Chancellor Friedrich Merz urged Chinese firms to increase investment in Germany during a February Beijing visit, citing automotive, machinery, chemicals, energy and electromobility.
