German Trade Office Taipei (AHK Taiwan)

🇩🇪 Delegation Visit from FDP-Fraktion Bremen – Exploring Taiwan’s Innovation Landscape   Over the past few days, we had the pleasure of welcoming a distinguished delegation from the Free Democratic Party (FDP Freie Demokraten) of the State Parliament of Bremen for a three-day visit to Taiwan. The FDP is one of Germany’s major political parties, and this delegation visit aimed to foster dialogue and explore opportunities for closer cooperation.   Throughout the program, the delegation gained valuable insights into Taiwan’s strengths in innovation, urban development, and international partnerships through a series of high-level visits:   🏛️ Legislative Yuan – Insights into Taiwan's legislative processes 🏙️ Taipei City Government – Smart city and urban planning strategies 🧠 INDSR – Strategic discussions at the Institute for National Defense and Security Research 🔬 ZEISS Innovation Center, Hsinchu – Cutting-edge technological development (ZEISS Group) 🚢 Taichung Harbor – Taiwan’s strategic position in global logistics 🌬️ Ørsted – Taiwan’s growing renewable energy sector (Ørsted)   It was a productive exchange of ideas and a fantastic opportunity to showcase Taiwan’s dynamism and innovation. We look forward to continued collaboration!     不萊梅自由民主黨（FDP）議會代表團訪台──探索台灣創新實力   過去幾天，我們很榮幸能接待來自德國不萊梅邦議會的自由民主黨（FDP）代表團，展開為期三天的訪問行程。FDP是德國的主要政黨之一，本次訪問旨在促進雙方對話，並探索深化合作的機會。   在緊湊豐富的行程中，代表團透過一系列高層參訪，深入了解台灣在創新，城市發展與國際合作等方面的亮眼表現：   🏛️ 立法院 – 認識台灣的立法程序與民主運作 🏙️ 台北市政府 – 智慧城市與都市規劃交流 🧠 國防安全研究院（INDSR）– 進行策略與區域安全對話 🔬 蔡司創新中心（新竹）–體驗科技尖端發展 🚢 台中港– 探討台灣在全球物流中的關鍵角色 🌬️ Ørsted – 了解台灣再生能源展業的發展現況   本次交流不僅促進了雙方的互動與理解，也是一個難得的機會，向德方展現台灣的創新動能與多元實力。期待未來能有更多實質合作的可能！   #PartnerInTaiwan #DelegationVisit #FDPBremen #GermanPolitics #SmartCity #TechInnovation #Logistics #RenewableEnergy

Discover the World of German Riesling! Germany is home to over half of the world’s Riesling vines — and for a good reason: no other grape captures such purity, complexity, and age-worthiness. Cultivated along steep, slate-rich slopes in regions like Mosel, Rheingau, and Pfalz, German Rieslings are celebrated for their vibrant acidity, mineral precision, and expressive aromas — from green apple and apricot to delicate hints of jasmine and honeycomb with age. Whether dry, off-dry, or sweet, Riesling’s versatility makes it a perfect match for seafood, spicy dishes, poultry, and more. Each bottle tells the story of its unique terroir and craftsmanship. At our Riesling Night, you’ll taste outstanding selections — including Reverchon’s Alte Reben Riesling from the steep Ockfener Bockstein vineyard in the Saar, as well as Peter Mertes’ Kabinett trocken from the historic Mosel town of Bernkastel-Kues. These wines perfectly embody the precision, elegance, and vibrant character that have made German Riesling world-renowned. 📅 Join us on Thursday, June 12th, 2025 – more information via the link in the comments. 探索德國麗絲玲葡萄酒的世界!   德國擁有全球超過一半的麗絲玲葡萄藤，而這絕非偶然。沒有其他葡萄品種能如此完美地詮釋純淨、層次與絕佳的陳年潛力。來自摩澤爾、萊茵高與法爾茲等地區，栽種於陡峭且富含板岩的山坡上，德國麗絲玲以其活潑的酸度、礦石般的細膩精準，以及多變而迷人的香氣而聞名——從青蘋果、杏桃的果香，到隨時間展現出的茉莉花香與蜂巢般的甜美氣息，每一口都是風土與匠心的完美展現。   不論是乾型、微甜或甜型，麗絲玲的多樣風格使其成為搭配海鮮、辛辣料理、禽肉等各式料理的理想選擇。每一瓶酒都訴說著其獨特風土與釀酒工藝的故事。   在我們的麗絲玲之夜，您將會品嘗到多款精選佳釀——包括來自薩爾的山羊石特級園老藤麗絲玲乾型，還有來自歷史悠久的摩澤爾小鎮，彼得美德黃金系列的伯恩卡斯特村莊級珍藏麗絲玲乾性白葡萄酒。   這些佳釀完美體現了德國麗絲玲葡萄酒舉世聞名的特質——精準、優雅與鮮明活潑的風格。   📅誠摯地邀請您在2025年6月12日參加德國麗絲玲之夜－更多資訊請參考留言中的連結。 #PartnerInTaiwan #RieslingNight #GermanWine #RieslingLove #WineTasting #MoselWines #FineWine #TasteGermany No drinking below 18 / Don't drink and drive *未滿18歲請勿飲酒/禁止酒駕*

🤝 After AHK World Conference is before AHK World Conference — and what a strong showing it was!   Taiwan was proudly represented by our Executive Director Dr. Eva Langerbeck and Linda Blechert, General Manager of DEinternational Taiwan Ltd. — joining global voices to spotlight Taiwan’s market opportunities and deepen cross-border collaboration.   A highlight was the dedicated programme for German representatives spearheading the AHK Services worldwide, offering a valuable platform to exchange best practices, explore new service strategies, and drive innovation across the network. With strategic exchanges between AHKs, IHKs, and industry associations, the message was clear: Trust is the essence of good business relations — and companies continue to place their trust in the AHK network.   As the first point of contact for German businesses in Taiwan, we are always happy to support you with market entry, expansion, legal advice, delegation services, and more. 👉 Learn more about our services via the link in the comments. 🤝德國工商會AHK全球大會於上周落幕，今年可說是精彩絕倫！   本次大會，台灣由德國經濟辦事處首席代表暨處長蘭依樺博士和博智顧問有限公司總經理戴佩玲代表出席，與來自全球的業界菁英共同探討台灣市場的潛力，加深跨境合作。   亮點之一是針對全球AHK的代表們所設計的專屬計畫，提供一個寶貴平台，促進最佳實務分享、服務策略探討，並推動整體網絡的創新與成長。   透過AHK、IHK及產業協會之間的對話，傳達明確的訊息：信任是建立良好商業關係的核心，而企業持續選擇信賴AHK，正是最佳證明。   作為德國企業在台灣的首要聯絡窗口，我們樂意協助您拓展業務、提供市場進入策略、法律諮詢、商務代表團等全方位的服務。   👉欲了解詳情，請點選下方留言區連結。   #AHKWorldConference #AHKNetzwerk #PartnerInTaiwan #GlobalBusiness #StrongerTogether #AHKServices

🩺 Event Recap: Taiwanese-German Conference on Healthcare Applications 🌐   Today, we welcomed nearly 80 participants to the Taiwanese-German Conference on Healthcare Applications at Illume Taipei. The event marked the start of a multi-day delegation visit organized under the Foreign Market Entry Programme funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWE), bringing innovative German healthcare companies to Taiwan.   Opening remarks were delivered by our Executive Director Dr. Eva Langerbeck, Niklas Mahlke from Germany Trade & Invest, and Sonia Chen from the Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Industries Promotion Office (Ministry of Economic Affairs (Taiwan)). Keynotes by Rajani Sabanantham (GHA - German Health Alliance) and Wallace Lin (Taiwan Bio Industry Organization (Taiwan BIO)) provided valuable insights into current market developments in both Germany and Taiwan.   The event featured presentations from five German companies: 🔹 BioMed X GmbH – Dr. Christian Tidona (BioMed X Institute) 🔹 HWI pharma services GmbH – Dr. Philipp Wissel (HWI group) 🔹 PRIMACYT GmbH – Dieter Runge (PRIMACYT Cell Culture Technology GmbH) 🔹 ROHDE KG – Karl-Heinz Rohde 🔹 Sensoplast GmbH – Frank Busch (Sensoplast Packmitteltechnik GmbH)   The afternoon continued with networking and business matchmaking sessions, offering a platform for dialogue, partnerships, and exchange between Taiwanese and German stakeholders in pharma and biotech. 🤝   A big thank you to all our speakers, guests, and partners who made this event a success! We look forward to supporting more bilateral collaboration in the healthcare sector. 🩺活動回顧：台灣德國醫療應用研討會🌐   今天，我們在台北茹曦酒店舉辦的「台灣德國醫療應用研討會」圓滿落幕，迎來近80位來賓共襄盛舉。本次活動也為為期多日的德國商務代表團來台參訪行程揭開序幕。是德國聯邦經濟暨能源部（BMWE）所資助的「國際市場拓展計劃」其中一環，促進德國創新醫療企業與台灣市場的交流。   會議由我們的首席代表暨處長蘭依樺博士、德國外貿與投資處的Niklas Mahlke先生以及經濟部生技醫藥產業發展推動小組陳蕙蘭副主任致開場詞。來自德國健康聯盟的Rajani Sabanantham以及台灣生物產業協會的林治華秘書長，則分享了兩國醫療與生技市場的最新趨勢與發展洞見。   五家來自德國的醫療企業也在會中進行了精采的簡報： 🔹 BioMed X GmbH – Dr. Christian Tidona 🔹 HWI pharma services GmbH – Dr. Philipp Wissel 🔹 Primacyt GmbH – Dieter Runge 🔹 ROHDE KG – Karl-Heinz Rohde 🔹 Sensoplast GmbH – Frank Busch   下午的會議則聚焦於商務交流與媒合，為台德雙邊在製藥與生技領域的專業人士創造對話與合作的寶貴平台。   衷心感謝所有講者、來賓與合作夥伴的大力支持，讓本次活動順利成功！我們將持續推動台德兩地在醫療產業的雙邊合作，共創未來！   #PartnerInTaiwan #Biotech #Pharmaceuticals #LifeSciences #GermanyTaiwan #HealthcareInnovation #Delegation #MarketEntry #InternationalCooperation

📥 Out now: Read the latest edition of our newsletter “#InfoBrief Taiwan”! This week’s highlights: 🔹 German Riesling Night – Final call to register for an evening of fine wine and networking in Taipei 🔹 German Chambers of Commerce Abroad (AHK) World Conference 2025 🔹 Meeting with Deutsche Philharmonie Merck 🔹 New GTAI Article – Reinhausen expands presence in Taiwan to support power grid modernization Link in the comments ⬇️

🔧 Moulding Expo 2025 Recap: Resilience and Innovation in Focus   From May 6–9, the tool, pattern, and mould making industry came together in Stuttgart for Moulding Expo 2025. Despite global uncertainties, the event sent a clear signal: this industry remains strong, innovative, and future-ready.   ✨ 2 Key Highlights 🔹 High-Caliber Audience With over 200 exhibitors and 86% of visitors involved in decision-making, the expo once again proved its value as a premier networking and business platform. The growing number of C-level attendees highlighted its reputation for quality connections.   🔹 Stuttgart – A Strategic Choice Prof. Thomas Seul, President of VDWF, praised the event’s atmosphere and location: Moulding Expo is in good hands in Stuttgart. The processing industry is rooted here, and companies from across Europe and beyond gather in this key region.   💡 Inspiration & Insights The Future Forum offered expert-led discussions on trends like global sourcing and cost control—sparking new ideas and strategies across the board.   We were especially pleased to see participation from GMT GLOBAL INC., representing Taiwan’s precision manufacturing sector. With over 30 years of experience, GMT showcased advanced solutions for die & mold components and automation technology. The company specializes in producing high-precision standard components for stamping dies and plastic injection molds, ensuring exacting tolerances for successful mold application, design, and manufacturing.   Whether you're a hidden champion or part of a large group, Moulding Expo connects Europe’s best in tool and mould making with top-tier technology partners. See you again in Stuttgart in 2027!     🔧 Moulding Expo 2025 展後回顧：韌性與創新引領產業未來   模具、模型與工具製造產業於 5 月 6 日至 9 日齊聚德國斯圖加特，參與 Moulding Expo 2025。即便全球局勢動盪，本屆展會依然釋出明確信號：該產業依舊強韌、創新並面向未來。   ✨ 本屆展會兩大亮點 🔹 高品質觀展族群 來自全球的 200 多家參展商及 86% 具決策影響力的參觀者，使 Moulding Expo 成為拓展人脈與商務合作的首選平台，高階經理人的參與也持續提升。   🔹 斯圖加特：正確的舉辦地點 德國模具與工具製造商協會（VDWF）會長 Thomas Seul 教授表示： 「Moulding Expo 在斯圖加特舉辦再適合不過。這裡是加工產業的重要據點，來自歐洲各地甚至更遠地區的企業齊聚於此。」   💡 靈感與洞見 「未來論壇」集結專家探討從全球採購到成本控管等議題，為產業帶來嶄新策略與啟發。   我們特別欣喜地看到來自台灣的 GMT GLOBAL INC. 參與展會，展現台灣精密製造的實力。擁有超過 30 年經驗的 GMT 展示了模具元件與自動化技術的先進解決方案。其專長為生產高精密標準零件，應用於沖壓模具與塑膠射出模具，確保在模具應用、設計與製造上的極高精度與穩定性。     Moulding Expo作為連結歐洲最優秀模具與工具製造商與頂尖技術夥伴的首選平台， 我們將於 2027 年在斯圖加特再度見面     📸 Photo credit: © Messe Stuttgart #MouldingExpo2025 #ToolMaking #SmartManufacturing #IndustrialInnovation #VDWF #PartnerInTaiwan

Missed The Smarter E Europe 2025? Here’s What You Need to Know! No worries – here’s a quick recap of the four key highlights from Europe’s largest alliance of exhibitions for the energy industry: 🔹 2,737 exhibitors from 57 countries 🔹 Around 107,000 trade visitors from 157 countries 🔹 27 Taiwanese companies among the exhibitors 🔹 Over 2,600 participants joined conferences and side events About The Smarter E Europe: The Smarter E Europe brings together four leading exhibitions under one roof: ☀️ Intersolar Europe – The world’s leading exhibition for the solar industry 🔋 ees Europe – Europe’s largest exhibition for batteries and energy storage ⚡ Power2Drive Europe – The international exhibition for e-mobility and charging solutions 🏙️ EM-Power Europe – The international exhibition for energy management and integrated energy solutions   Save the Date for 2026! The Smarter E Europe returns to Munich from June 23–25, 2026 (for the first time from Tuesday–Thursday)! Early bird rates for returning exhibitors are available until June 30, 2025 – the earlier you register, the earlier you’ll access the world’s largest energy business ecosystem. 🔗 For more information or registration support, feel free to contact: Mr. Pinchao Huang: huang.pinchao@taiwan.ahk.de | +886-2-7735-7529 Ms. Bo Fung: fung.bo@taiwan.ahk.de | +886-2-7735-7528 📸 Photo credit: © Solar Promotion #PartnerInTaiwan #TheSmarterE #IntersolarEurope #eesEurope #Power2DriveEurope #EMPowerEurope #CleanEnergy #SmartEnergy #Renewables #EnergyStorage

Meet our new #legal intern, Leon Schönfeld!   Leon is currently completing his legal clerkship (Rechtsreferendariat) in Berlin after finishing his law studies in 2022. He decided to join the #AHK to gain valuable experience in intercultural relations and to expand his knowledge by comparing different legal systems.   His trip to Taiwan is also his first to Asia, and he is thrilled by the unique nature and cultural impressions that the country offers him. He is particularly fond of the mountains around Taipei, which is why he regularly goes out on his bike to explore the surrounding area.   Over the next few months, Leon will be handling legal inquiries, drafting and reviewing contracts, and supporting legal aspects of company foundation. We’re happy to have Leon on board—welcome to the team!   歡迎我們的法律實習生Leon Schönfeld！   Leon於2022年完成法律學業，目前正在柏林進行法律實習（Rechtsreferendariat）。他選擇加入德經處（AHK），希望藉此累積跨文化交流經驗，同時藉由比較不同法律體系，拓展自身的專業視野。   這是Leon初次來到台灣，也是他第一次造訪亞洲。台灣豐富的自然景觀與多元的文化樣貌讓他印象深刻，尤其喜愛台北周邊的山林，因此時常騎著單車出門探訪，享受騎行與探索的樂趣。   在接下來的幾個月裡，Leon將負責處理法律諮詢、合約撰寫以及協助企業設立等相關法律事務。   我們誠摯歡迎Leon加入德經處的團隊，一起迎接新的挑戰與收穫！   #PartnerInTaiwan #legalintern

🌍 The German Chambers of Commerce Abroad (AHK) World Conference 2025 has officially kicked off in #Berlin! 🇩🇪 From now until May 15, leaders from the global #AHK network — representing 150 locations in over 90 countries — are gathering to shape the future of international business. 💼   📌 Today’s focus: the strong partnership between the AHKs, the German Chambers of Industry and Commerce (IHKs), and our parent organization, the German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DIHK). Together, AHKs, IHKs, and the DIHK represent 4 million companies and entrepreneurs — the largest business network in the world. 🌐   🎤 In her keynote speech, Chief Executive of the DIHK Ms. Dr. Helena Melnikov highlighted a key message: “The economy needs politics and politics needs the economy.” Advocacy has never been more important and will also be one of our main focuses in the years to come.   🤖 One of today’s highlights was the AI@AHK competition! While our #Taiwanese contender Vurbo AI didn’t win, it sparked a lot of interest and curiosity among the audience. 💡   🌏 Representing the Asia-Pacific region, our Executive Director Dr. Dr. Eva Langerbeck proudly joins the AHK Advisory Council, together with Mr. Christopher Zimmer from the German-Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry.   We’re looking forward to the days ahead — full of fresh insights, stronger connections, and new ideas to help us support German companies even better in their global ventures. 🚀   Photos by Nils Hasenau / DIHK   2025年德國工商總會駐外商會（AHK）全球會議正式於柏林登場！即日起至5/15，來自全球超過90個國家、150個據點的AHK代表齊聚一堂，共同探討國際商務的未來發展。💼   📌今日焦點：AHK與德國工商會（IHK）及其母機構──德國工商總會（DIHK）之間緊密的合作夥伴關係。AHK、IHK與DIHK攜手超過400萬家企業和創業家，打造全球最大的商務網絡。🌐   🎤DIHK首席代表Helena Melnikov於開幕致詞時強調：「經濟與政治彼此依存、互為支柱。」政策倡議的重要性與日俱增，也將是未來幾年的重點工作之一。   🤖今日亮點其一為「AI@AHK人工智慧競賽」！雖然來自台灣的參賽者Vurbo AI未能奪冠，但精采的展示依然吸引了現場觀眾的高度專注與好奇。💡 🌏我們的首席代表蘭依樺博士與菲律賓AHK的Christopher Zimmer一同代表亞太地區榮任AHK全球顧問委員會成員。   我們期待接下來幾天的會議，能收穫嶄新的見解、強化連結，並激盪更多創新的想法，持續協助德國企業拓展全球事業版圖！🚀   #PartnerInTaiwan #GlobalBusiness #AHKWelt2025 #Außenwirtschaft #MadeInGermany #Innovation #Networking #AsiaPacific #StrongerTogether #ExportChampions

We were delighted to welcome Mr. Frank Gotthardt, Member of the Board of Deutsche Philharmonie Merck, and Mr. Stefan Reinhardt, General Manager of Deutsche Philharmonie Merck, to our office last Tuesday, together with the colleagues from Merck Group Taiwan.   The Deutsche Philharmonie Merck, named after the Merck family and primarily sponsored by Merck, is one of the most highly acclaimed independent orchestras in the German music scene. It was founded in 1966 by a small group of music-loving employees as the “Instrumental Group at Merck,” which over time developed into a chamber orchestra, then a chamber philharmonic, and finally, in 2003, became the well-known Deutsche Philharmonie Merck. From its beginnings as a company ensemble, it has grown into one of the best-known freelance orchestras in Germany, now comprising nearly 100 professional musicians. Its repertoire spans all styles, from Baroque and classical to romantic, jazz and film music.   During the meeting, we discussed the future cooperation related to their upcoming live tour in #Kaohsiung and #Taipei this December. Stay tuned for more updates, and we hope you enjoyed your stay in Taiwan!   我們非常榮幸於2025年5月6日接待來自德國默克交響樂團（Deutsche Philharmonie Merck）的董事會成員法蘭克•戈哈特（Frank Gotthardt）先生、總經理斯特凡•萊茵哈特（Stefan Reinhardt）先生以及台灣默克集團的同仁們前來我們辦公室。   德國默克交響樂團以默克家族命名，並主要由默克集團贊助，為德國音樂界中最受讚譽的獨立交響樂團之一。樂團成立於1966年，最初是由一群熱愛音樂的默克員工所組成，從公司室內的小型音樂社團起步，隨著時間推移與規模的成長，該樂團從小型室內樂團逐漸發展為室內愛樂樂團，最終於2003年更名為現在較廣為人知的德國默克交響樂團。該團現在已經成為德國最知名的自由職業交響樂團之一，並擁有近百位專業音樂家。其曲目多元，涵蓋巴洛克、古典、浪漫、爵士和電影配樂。   在這次的會面中，我們也針對對該樂團即將於 12 月在高雄與台北舉行的巡演合作事宜進行了深入討論。敬請期待更多資訊，也祝他們的台灣行圓滿順利！   #PartnerInTaiwan #DeutschePhilharmonieMerck  #ClassicalMusic #OrchestraLife