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Auto market: “A clear advantage for German manufacturers”

Germany’s car industry in China is under pressure – but apocalyptic scenarios miss the mark, says auto expert Beatrix Keim. While Volkswagen and its peers have sharpened their strategies, Beijing is preparing to put a hard stop to the unchecked growth of domestic carmakers.

Julia Fiedler
19. January 2026
Beatrix Keim ist die Direktorin des Center Automotive Research (CAR) in Duisburg.
Beatrix Keim is Director of Business Development & China Projects at the Center Automotive Research (CAR). (Ludger Staudinger)

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Last updated: 19. January 2026

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