AHK Greater China is part of the German Chambers of Commerce Worldwide Network (AHK) which includes 140 offices in 92 countries. The AHK's history in Greater China stretches back to 1981, when the first office was opened in Taipei.
With our five main offices and seven supporting offices in Greater China and Germany, we focus on trade and investment between these two regions. We also support our more than 2,100 members' business interests through the comprehensive services provided by our business and investment, and membership platforms.
Three Branches:
1. Umbrella Organisation - Official Representation - The Delegation of German Industry & Commerce
The Delegations of German Industry & Commerce in Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou, German Industry & Commerce Ltd. in Hong Kong, and German Trade Office Taipei officially represent the Association of German Chambers of Industry & Commerce in Greater China. The Association is a non-governmental, non-politically affiliated association with a public mandate to represent the overall economic interests of Germany in its host countries.
2. The Member Organisation - The German Chamber of Commerce in China
The German Chambers in Mainland China and Hong Kong cater to the needs of more than 2,700 members. They represent the interests of their members, provide services, and work to promote bilateral economic cooperation.
3. The Service Provider - German Industry & Commerce
German Industry & Commerce (Taicang) Ltd. for Mainland China, German Industry & Commerce Ltd. for Hong Kong and DEinternational Taiwan Ltd. are the service branches of the German Chamber Network in Greater China. Under the brand DEinternational, German Industry & Commerce (GIC) offers a wide range of services to German and local companies to support their businesses.