Despite, or perhaps because of, the ongoing debate about de-risking, German companies are expanding their research activities in China. This is revealed in a report by the German Chamber of Commerce (AHK) in China. The report has been made available to Table.Briefings ahead of its planned publication this Monday. Contrary to what German politicians have been saying, the Chamber argues in its „Innovation Report 2024“ that a strong research presence in China is essential to avoid falling behind the Chinese competition.