| Stage | Germany | China | Total |
| Not considering | 70 (8.1%) | 147 (12.2%) | 217 (10.5%) |
| Considering | 97 (11.2%) | 273 (22.6%) | 370 (17.9%) |
| Preparing | 66 (7.6%) | 148 (12.3%) | 214 (10.3%) |
| Exploring | 71 (8.2%) | 144 (11.9%) | 215 (10.4%) |
| Fluctuating | 164 (19.0%) | 201 (16.7%) | 365 (17.6%) |
| Maintaining | 397 (45.9%) | 293 (24.3%) | 690 (33.3%) |
| Total | 865 (41.8%) | 1206 (58.2%) | 2071(100%) |