Chinese Direct Investments in Germany

Abstract

This paper uses current literature and statistics to examine Chinese FDI in Germany in the last decade under the Chinese strategies OBOR and Made in China 2025. First, the general significance and idea of FDIs is laid out. Then worldwide Chinese foreign investment strategies are analyzed and linked to geographic regions and specific goals. A more in-depth analysis follows the Chinese capital flow into Europe and Germany in particular, followed by a spotlight discussion of single investment cases. The overall legislative reaction to China’s investment behavior in Europe and Germany is lined out. Finally, the current situation is discussed in the light of other macroeconomic factors to conclude the possible future investment behavior of China in Germany. The paper concludes with a summary of the results.