Germany-China/Innovation Engine
FILE: Berlin, Germany - Date Unknown (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
1. Various of Reichstag building, national flags of Germany
Germany - Recent (CGTN - No access Chinese mainland)
2. SOUNDBITE (German) Michael Schumann, chairman, Board of Directors, German Federal Association for Economic Development and Foreign Trade (partially overlaid with shot 3-4):
"Overall, the goals set by China can generally be achieved, and the quality of growth is undergoing change and transformation. We have witnessed this transformation process in China in recent years and the growth once mainly driven by real estate, infrastructure construction and other factors is now undergoing a qualitative shift. This change has been achieved through new technologies, high science and technology, and measures aimed at boosting domestic demand and consumption, which are not easy but have been taken seriously. I believe that when examining the true foundation of China's economic growth, these are the key points to focus on. We have witnessed truly remarkable changes and accomplishments in China."
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3. Various of car factory
4. Various of staff members working, equipment operating
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5. Aerial shots of buildings in industrial park
Germany - Recent (CGTN - No access Chinese mainland)
6. SOUNDBITE (German) Michael Schumann, chairman, Board of Directors, German Federal Association for Economic Development and Foreign Trade:
"We have already seen some changes, or rather, several changes. First, China is no longer merely the world's factory but a leading engine of innovation. It is a thriving market for sales, one that many industries and companies cannot afford to ignore."
7. Various of vehicles, pedestrians on streets
8. SOUNDBITE (German) Michael Schumann, chairman, Board of Directors, German Federal Association for Economic Development and Foreign Trade (partially overlaid with shot 9):
"I quote the former chairman of the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China, who stated that China has become a 'training ground' for Western companies. The Chinese market is extremely innovative, but the competition is also exceptionally fierce. If you want to establish a foothold in China, you must possess incredible speed and capacity for innovation, and you cannot simply cling to the so-called advantages. This often helps enhance the competitiveness of our companies as well. Moreover, I believe that in many high-tech fields, collaborative innovation is becoming a very important trend. For example, we see this in the automotive industry: the innovative strengths of Germany's hidden champions and the innovative strengths of young Chinese companies -- many of which are no more than 10 or 20 years old -- have achieved remarkable innovation capabilities and scale development in just a few years. This can complement collaborative innovation and have a positive impact."
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9. Various of car assembly line
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10. Various of buildings in industrial park
FILE: Shanghai, China - Date Unknown (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
11. Aerial shots of city view
China is no longer merely the world's factory but a leading engine of innovation, a German business leader said in an interview with the China Global Television Network released in recent days.
Michael Schumann, chairman of the Board of Directors of the German Federal Association for Economic Development and Foreign Trade, said China has witnessed tremendous changes over the past few years and has risen to be a thriving market for sales, one that many industries and companies cannot afford to ignore.
He said the core of China's growth has undergone a fundamental transformation.
"Overall, the goals set by China can generally be achieved, and the quality of growth is undergoing change and transformation. We have witnessed this transformation process in China in recent years and the growth, once mainly driven by real estate, infrastructure construction and other factors, is now undergoing a qualitative shift. This change has been achieved through new technologies, high science and technology, and measures aimed at boosting domestic demand and consumption, which are not easy but have been taken seriously. I believe that when examining the true foundation of China's economic growth, these are the key points to focus on. We have witnessed truly remarkable changes and accomplishments in China," he said.
Schumann said that China has become a "training ground" for Western companies and that the Chinese market is extremely innovative and competitive.
"If you want to establish a foothold in China, you must possess incredible speed and capacity for innovation, and you cannot simply cling to the so-called advantages. This often helps enhance the competitiveness of our companies as well. Moreover, I believe that in many high-tech fields, collaborative innovation is becoming a very important trend," he said.
"For example, we see this in the automotive industry: the innovative strengths of Germany's hidden champions and the innovative strengths of young Chinese companies -- many of which are no more than 10 or 20 years old -- have achieved remarkable innovation capabilities and scale development in just a few years. This can complement collaborative innovation and have a positive impact," said Schumann.
Germany-China/Innovation Engine
Dateline : Recent/File
Location : Germany
Duration : 3'41
FILE: Berlin, Germany - Date Unknown (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
1. Various of Reichstag building, national flags of Germany
Germany - Recent (CGTN - No access Chinese mainland)
2. SOUNDBITE (German) Michael Schumann, chairman, Board of Directors, German Federal Association for Economic Development and Foreign Trade (partially overlaid with shot 3-4):
"Overall, the goals set by China can generally be achieved, and the quality of growth is undergoing change and transformation. We have witnessed this transformation process in China in recent years and the growth once mainly driven by real estate, infrastructure construction and other factors is now undergoing a qualitative shift. This change has been achieved through new technologies, high science and technology, and measures aimed at boosting domestic demand and consumption, which are not easy but have been taken seriously. I believe that when examining the true foundation of China's economic growth, these are the key points to focus on. We have witnessed truly remarkable changes and accomplishments in China."
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FILE: China - Date Unknown (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
3. Various of car factory
4. Various of staff members working, equipment operating
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FILE: China - Date Unknown (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
5. Aerial shots of buildings in industrial park
Germany - Recent (CGTN - No access Chinese mainland)
6. SOUNDBITE (German) Michael Schumann, chairman, Board of Directors, German Federal Association for Economic Development and Foreign Trade:
"We have already seen some changes, or rather, several changes. First, China is no longer merely the world's factory but a leading engine of innovation. It is a thriving market for sales, one that many industries and companies cannot afford to ignore."
7. Various of vehicles, pedestrians on streets
8. SOUNDBITE (German) Michael Schumann, chairman, Board of Directors, German Federal Association for Economic Development and Foreign Trade (partially overlaid with shot 9):
"I quote the former chairman of the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China, who stated that China has become a 'training ground' for Western companies. The Chinese market is extremely innovative, but the competition is also exceptionally fierce. If you want to establish a foothold in China, you must possess incredible speed and capacity for innovation, and you cannot simply cling to the so-called advantages. This often helps enhance the competitiveness of our companies as well. Moreover, I believe that in many high-tech fields, collaborative innovation is becoming a very important trend. For example, we see this in the automotive industry: the innovative strengths of Germany's hidden champions and the innovative strengths of young Chinese companies -- many of which are no more than 10 or 20 years old -- have achieved remarkable innovation capabilities and scale development in just a few years. This can complement collaborative innovation and have a positive impact."
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9. Various of car assembly line
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FILE: China - Date Unknown (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
10. Various of buildings in industrial park
FILE: Shanghai, China - Date Unknown (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
11. Aerial shots of city view
China is no longer merely the world's factory but a leading engine of innovation, a German business leader said in an interview with the China Global Television Network released in recent days.
Michael Schumann, chairman of the Board of Directors of the German Federal Association for Economic Development and Foreign Trade, said China has witnessed tremendous changes over the past few years and has risen to be a thriving market for sales, one that many industries and companies cannot afford to ignore.
He said the core of China's growth has undergone a fundamental transformation.
"Overall, the goals set by China can generally be achieved, and the quality of growth is undergoing change and transformation. We have witnessed this transformation process in China in recent years and the growth, once mainly driven by real estate, infrastructure construction and other factors, is now undergoing a qualitative shift. This change has been achieved through new technologies, high science and technology, and measures aimed at boosting domestic demand and consumption, which are not easy but have been taken seriously. I believe that when examining the true foundation of China's economic growth, these are the key points to focus on. We have witnessed truly remarkable changes and accomplishments in China," he said.
Schumann said that China has become a "training ground" for Western companies and that the Chinese market is extremely innovative and competitive.
"If you want to establish a foothold in China, you must possess incredible speed and capacity for innovation, and you cannot simply cling to the so-called advantages. This often helps enhance the competitiveness of our companies as well. Moreover, I believe that in many high-tech fields, collaborative innovation is becoming a very important trend," he said.
"For example, we see this in the automotive industry: the innovative strengths of Germany's hidden champions and the innovative strengths of young Chinese companies -- many of which are no more than 10 or 20 years old -- have achieved remarkable innovation capabilities and scale development in just a few years. This can complement collaborative innovation and have a positive impact," said Schumann.
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Published : 2026-02-24 16:46
Last Modified : 2026-02-24 21:39:50
Source : China Global Television Network (CGTN)
Restrictions : No access Chinese mainland
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