German firm eyes Made in China 2025

Software giant looking to capitalize on smart manufacturing drive

Mark Gibbs, president of SAP Greater China, believes the Made in China 2025 strategy will bring new opportunities for the German software company, as China injects new impetus into the national effort to upgrade industrial manufacturing amid ongoing economic restructuring.

"As the world's largest manufacturer, China will be at the forefront of the changes that lie ahead," Gibbs said. "The country is working hard to not only remain a manufacturing powerhouse, but also to elevate its manufacturing capabilities to a new level of innovation and move up the value chain."