German companies see 'opportunities' in reform

China may be growing at a slower pace, but its focus on urbanization and green industries will offer "great opportunities," said an official from the German Chamber of Commerce.

The "strategic industries laid down in the current five-year plan will be very interesting for German companies in the next years," said Alexandra Voss, executive chairwoman of the German Chamber of Commerce, North China.

"Environmental technologies, renewable energy, modern information and biotechnology are all sectors where German companies with their know-how and experience are in a strong position," she said recently.