The 10th Spain-China Forum promotes legal certainty and alliances in electric mobility

 

El X Spain China Forum has concluded its tenth edition in Madrid consolidating legal and business cooperation between the two powers. The event, closed by the Secretary of State for Trade, Amparo López Senovilla, he emphasized the role of España as a key technology partner and priority gateway to the markets of América Latina.

 

Legal certainty and challenges of cross-border e-commerce

 

The second day of the forum, held in the Real Casino de Madrid, he focused on the need for stable regulatory frameworks. Wang Zhenjiang, vice president of the China Law SocietyHe highlighted bilateral milestones such as the extradition treaty and the patent recognition mechanismAccording to the senior official, "China defends the rules-based international system" in a context of accelerated global transformation.

 

During the panel discussion on investment systems, moderated by Diego D’Alma (Garrigues) and Chen Qianxin (Centro de Intercambio Jurídico de China), the were analyzed 22 free trade zones from the Asian country, highlighting the Puerto de Hainan as a testing ground for new forms of international trade.

 

For its part, Inés Pérez-Durantez, from the Ministerio de Economía, Comercio y Empresa, pointed out the challenges of e-commerce, such as data protection and consumer safety, highlighting the importance of the mechanism China Unión Europea established in 2024 to improve mutual understanding.

 

Spain as a logistics and legal hub for Latin America

 

The position of España as a natural bridge to Latinoamérica It was a central point of debate. Manuel Torres, partner of Garrigues Shanghái, and Javier Ybáñez They highlighted that Chinese companies have gone from being marginal players to key players in the Americas. Experts such as Chai Jie (Tian Yuan Law Firm) and Francisco Manuel Serrano They agreed that España consolidates itself as a neutral space for international arbitrations trade.

 

Scope of Cooperation	Entity / Protagonist	Milestone / Key Fact
Industrial Investment	Gestamp	13 factories and 2 R&D centers in China
Electric Automotive	Chery International	Strategic alliance with the brand Ebro
Legal Education	Chinese Universities	More than 150 centers offer Spanish studies
Foreign Trade	Secretaría de Estado	China is the 1st trading partner outside of the UE

 

Strategic alliances in the electric vehicle sector

 

The business cooperation session, moderated by Inmaculada Riera (Cámara de Comercio de España), evidenced the change in investment flow: now it is Chinese firms that are expanding in Europa. Zhu Shaodong, Chery International, he described the collaboration with Ebro as a model of success.

 

However, executives like Duan Wei (Gotion High-Tech) warned that the insufficient electric charging infrastructure en España It is a hindrance to the definitive establishment of the sector. Li Lei, Geely Auto EspañaHe reaffirmed that the Spanish market is "key" to its European expansion plans.

 

At the close of the event, the ambassador Yao Jing y Oskar Goitia (Fundación Consejo España ChinaThey celebrated the consolidation of mutual trust. Amparo López Senovilla He concluded by announcing an upcoming official trip by the minister. Carlos Cuerpo to the Asian country to further strengthen economic ties.

 

Key points and frequently asked questions about the 10th Spain-China Forum

1. What is Spain's role in China's relationship with Latin America?

España It acts as a natural bridge thanks to legal proximity, language, and the experience of local firms that facilitate the entry of Chinese investors into Latin American markets.

2. What challenges does the electric vehicle industry face in Spain according to the Forum?

Business leaders point out that, despite being a key market, España It urgently needs to improve its electric charging infrastructure to lead the manufacturing and adoption of these vehicles.

3. What is the commercial importance of China to the Spanish economy?

At present, China is the first commercial partner of España out of the Unión Europea and the main source of imports, highlighting a mutual effort to balance the trade deficit.