Delegation Trip 2025 Successfully Concluded: German Automotive & Manufacturing Industry in China

Thanks to the strong support of CATARC and BWA, AlphaHelden was able to organize a high-level delegation trip of German automotive companies to China – an eventful week full of encounters, insights, and new perspectives.

📅 In just 7 days (27.07–02.08), we traveled through 4 cities, visited 10 companies, organized 3 major matchmaking events, and met with around 60 Chinese firms from the automotive and intelligent manufacturing sectors.

✅ Nobody got lost, nobody got sick, no phone was lost – everything went according to plan. Mission accomplished!

🙌 1. A huge thank you to our delegation participants!
11 executives from 10 companies from 🇩🇪🇨🇭🇵🇱 – including 1 Chairman of the Board, 5 CEOs, and 5 Sales Directors – represented, among others, automotive suppliers, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, consulting & HR.
Despite heat, typhoon, and flight delays, you always acted with the highest professionalism and commitment. The Chinese partners were impressed and see great potential for cooperation.

🤝 2. Thanks to our Chinese hosts!
Special thanks to:
Xiaomi Auto, BAIC Stelato, Li Auto, Great Wall Motors, Liebherr Machine Tools, Changan Auto, Seres Auto, DJI Zhuoyu, Huawei Smart Car, Han’s Laser.
Thank you for your openness and hospitality – and for the honest exchange at eye level. We also thank the nearly 60 participating companies at the matchmaking events for their trust and input.

🏛️ 3. Thanks to the Chinese local authorities!
Thanks to:
TEDA Tianjin, Beijing E-Town, Miyun Economic Zone, Chongqing Foreign Trade Commission, and Yongchuan City Government.
Your support and the provision of venues made our visits and events possible in the first place.

🏢 4. Thanks to the BWA!
BWA President Mr. Schumann personally led the delegation – a strong signal of German companies’ commitment to business with China.

🎓 5. Thanks to Prof. Ganiyusufoglu!
Having lived in China for 20 years and being a recipient of the “Friendship Award,” Prof. Gani provided valuable impulses – both professionally and culturally. His contribution was an important factor in the success.

🚗 6. Thanks to CATARC!
Together with CATARC, under the leadership of the Chinese Ministry of Science and Technology, we founded the German-Chinese Innovation Center for Intelligent Manufacturing in October 2024. This trip was the first major milestone.
CATARC impressed with excellent organization of 10 company visits and 3 matchmaking events, and with a high-quality selection of around 60 firms.

📸 This journey was short but intensive. The impressions, conversations, and contacts will accompany us for a long time.
This was only the beginning. We look forward to continuing – building stronger bridges between Germany 🇩🇪 and China 🇨🇳.

Thanks to everyone involved – see you again soon!

Yours,
The AlphaHelden Team