"Made in Germany" used to be an insulting symbol

After entering industrialization, the Germans also went through a "copycat stage" similar to that in China today: learning from Britain and France, stealing Use other people’s technology and imitate other people’s products. To this end, the British Parliament also passed amendments to the Trademark Law on August 23, 1887, requiring all German imported goods entering the British mainland and colonial markets to be marked "Made in Germany". "Made in Germany" was actually an insulting symbol at the time.

When Germany entered the era of industrialization, scientific research in universities was completely disconnected from the production field. Although the "World Science Center" was in Germany at that time, Americans were very smart. After receiving their degrees in Germany and returning home, they did not just go to colleges and universities to do research, but entered the market to set up companies.

In the early 1890s, German scientists went to the United States and found that American industrial products had the highest scientific and technological content. Only then did they clearly propose the policy of "integrating theory with practice" and began to vigorously promote applied science. development. Because Germany has a strong foundation in basic science, it quickly established a connection between scientific theory and industrial practice, thus combining a world-class team of scientists, engineers and technical workers in half a century. He led the "internal combustion engine and electrification revolution", which enabled Germany's industrial economy to develop by leaps and bounds.

Since then, German machinery, chemicals, electrical appliances, optics, kitchen utensils, and sporting goods have become the highest quality products in the world, and "Made in Germany" has become synonymous with quality and credibility. Almost all of Germany's most famous companies grew up from that era. They maintain a worldwide reputation to this day.