China (Beijing)

(n = 129)

Germany (n = 136)

Significant difference

National Market

92.2%

44.1%

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International Market (technologically leading economies)

12.4%

75.7%

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International Market (developing and emerging economies)

13.2%

16.9%

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Domestic Public Research/University Partner

86.0%

60.3%

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International Public Research/University Partner

20.9%

12.5%

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Domestic Business Partner (excl. consultants)

55.9%

70.5%

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International Business Partner (excl. consultants)

46.3%

36.4%

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