Taicang, a city in East China's Jiangsu Province, registered its 500th German company in January 2024, making it one of the most popular destinations for German companies in China. The economic ties between Taicang and Germany date back to 1993, since the arrival of the first German enterprise in the city. Over the past 30 years, Taicang has consistently strengthened cooperation with Germany, ranging from economic to cultural and educational areas.