# The 18th edition of "Taicang Day" successfully convened at the BMW Welt Auditorium on April 16.

*business · news · 2026-04-17 · The Manila Times*

## Key points

- Taicang has shifted from attracting foreign capital to fostering two-way Sino-German investment.
- Three Taicang projects were added to the official Sino-German summit achievement list in 2026.
- VDE China officially inaugurated its representative office in Taicang at the event.
- Taicang launched an Overseas Service Center and matchmaking for Chinese firms expanding globally.
- State Grid Taicang Power Supply Company introduced ESG-aligned Green Compliance initiatives.

**Companies:** BMW, Schaeffler
**Countries:** Germany, China

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