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Germany is strengthening technical cooperation between the two countries, paying attention to the capabilities of the high-tech industry in Hangzhou, China. At the end of February 2026, the German economic delegation visited Hangzhou to discuss ways to cooperate with major companies in the so-called "Hard Tech" field, including autonomous driving, artificial intelligence (AI), and new energy vehicles (NEV, the Chinese name for "green cars"). These companies include a number of big companies such as BMW, Mercedes Benz, Siemens, and Airbus. Hangzhou is transforming from an e-commerce hub into a high-tech manufacturing and deep tech hub, which is seen as an essential technological asset for the digital transformation and energy transformation of the German automotive industry.
During the visit, the German delegation inspected Hangzhou's intelligent connected vehicle (ICV) testing area and major research facilities to check the level of technology there. In particular, it was analyzed that Hangzhou companies' competitiveness in self-driving algorithms, sensor technology, and high-performance battery solutions could contribute to the efficiency of supply chains for German automakers and parts makers. A German official noted that Hangzhou's dynamic innovation ecosystem and government policy support provide an attractive investment environment for European companies.
The two sides agreed to establish a joint R&D center and to form a working-level consultative body for establishing technical standards. This includes hydrogen energy utilization technology and smart city infrastructure construction to achieve the carbon neutrality goal. The city of Hangzhou has decided to expand customized administrative services and tax benefits to help German companies enter the local market, and Germany has also acted as a bridgehead for promising startups in Hangzhou to enter the European market.
Experts are meaningful in that this cooperation is a complementary combination of core technologies beyond simple capital investment. It is observed that the combination of Germany's precision mechanical engineering tradition and Hangzhou's software and data processing capabilities can create strong synergy in the next-generation mobility market. However, global geopolitical uncertainty and data security regulations were pointed out as challenges for companies in both countries to solve in the future. This high-tech partnership between Hangzhou and Germany is expected to lead to the commercialization of specific mass-production models and services within the next five years.
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