The Wall Street Journal July 04, 2026 • 02:00

China Is Devastating the Last Stronghold of German Industry - WSJ

By Tom Fairless

China Is Devastating the Last Stronghold of German Industry - WSJ

Midsize companies that employ millions of workers are now shedding jobs and relocating overseas to cut costs

FRANKFURTFor decades, thousands of niche, world-class manufacturers that form the backbone of the German economy relied on an unassailable moat: unmatched quality. Now that moat is drying up.
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