German Trade Office Taipei Named Official Representative for Saxony Amid Surging Bilateral Trade

 As economic ties between Taiwan and the German state of Saxony continue to strengthen, the German Trade Office Taipei has officially become the representative of Saxony Trade & Invest Corp. in Taiwan.

The new partnership aims to support bilateral industrial cooperation and assist Taiwanese companies interested in investing in Saxony and expanding into the broader European market.

The announcement follows a period of robust trade growth between the two economies.In the third quarter of 2025, Saxony's imports from Taiwan grew by 35%, making the island its 12th largest source of imports.Major imported products included electronic goods, bicycles, and machinery, reflecting deepening industrial cooperation.Meanwhile, Taiwan ranked as Saxony's ninth-largest export market during the same period, with exports reaching €1.37 billion—a 20% year-on-year increase.Key exports from Saxony to Taiwan included electrical and electronic goods, automotive-related products, and chemical materials.

Dr. Eva Langerbeck, chief representative and executive director of the German Trade Office Taipei, emphasized the synergy between the two regions.

"Taiwan and Saxony are highly complementary in the semiconductor and high-tech sectors," Langerbeck said.

"Saxony is home to Silicon Saxony, Europe's largest microelectronics cluster, bringing together leading semiconductor companies and world-class research institutions."

She added that the office will support Taiwanese companies in gaining deeper insights into Saxony's investment environment.

Dirk Panter, Saxon state minister for economic affairs, labor, energy, and climate action, highlighted Taiwan's role as a global leader in key future industries, particularly semiconductors, electronics, and precision manufacturing.Panter stated that closer cooperation with the German Trade Office Taipei will strengthen Saxony's presence on the island and provide the German state with reliable supply chains, access to cutting-edge technological expertise, and opportunities for research collaborations.

Thomas Horn, CEO of Saxony Trade & Invest, said the partnership will help support Saxon companies in opening up the Taiwanese market, facilitate Taiwanese investment projects in Saxony, and further establish the state as a European hub for Taiwanese businesses. （Related： SoftBank's PayPay Surges 13.5% in Nasdaq Debut as Japan's Cashless King Goes Global ｜ Latest ）

In its new capacity, the German Trade Office Taipei will offer a range of services, including market intelligence, business matchmaking, investment promotion, and the organization of professional seminars to strengthen industrial exchange.Additionally, the office plans to actively facilitate deeper dialogue between the Taiwanese and German semiconductor industries during the SEMICON Taiwan exhibition this September.