BASF boss says China investments vital for growth
Berlin (AFP) Nov 12, 2025
The boss of BASF said Wednesday it was vital for the German chemical giant to invest in China to ensure future growth, and urged Berlin to seek stronger ties with Beijing. The group is building a massive integrated chemical complex in southern China, its biggest ever investment project set to cost around 8.7 billion euros ($10.1 billion). But the project has proven controversial at a tim
The boss of BASF said Wednesday it was vital for the German chemical giant to invest in China to ensure future growth, and urged Berlin to seek stronger ties with Beijing. The group is building a massive integrated chemical complex in southern China, its biggest ever investment project set to cost around 8.7 billion euros ($10.1 billion). But the project has proven controversial at a tim