German auto and defense firms collaborate with China
German car companies are facing significant challenges in the European market due to declining demand and intense competition from China. Some firms are turning to collaborations with Chinese partners or converting their factories into defense manufacturing as strategies to revive production and preserve jobs. Chinese brands now account for approximately 9% of car sales in Europe. Volkswagen, for instance, is exploring the possibility of forming partnerships with Chinese companies within European factories, although negotiations have not yet yielded tangible results. Other German companies are also considering converting some of their factories to produce military equipment, despite historical considerations related to the company's Nazi legacy.
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