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The VDMA in China: Your bridge to the Chinese market

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With the VDMA offices in Beijing and Shanghai, the association underlines the importance of the Chinese market for manufacturers of machinery, plant and equipment: China is the second most important export market outside the European Union.

The VDMA offices in China serve as a gateway to the Chinese engineering industry, local administration and important Chinese customer sectors. The offices in Beijing and Shanghai are the main contact points for VDMA members with questions about the Chinese market, the local network, technical requirements and general topics specific to mechanical engineering.

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