Economic journal of Spain's foreign business
Comprehensive coverage of investment opportunities and bilateral trade relations between Spain and China. Discover market analysis, export news, and essential strategic information for the internationalization of Spanish companies in the country.
The 12th CEIBS Europe Forum, held in Paris and Brussels, brought together political and business leaders to discuss the future of artificial intelligence. The general consensus called for abandoning zero-sum competition and forging a strategic collaboration that combines European regulatory strength with China's industrial application capabilities.
The Chinese multinational Hithium and the Government of Navarre held a meeting with the region's industrial sector to integrate the local value chain into its new energy storage project. The event, which was attended by President Chivite and the Chinese ambassador, aims to consolidate the region as a European energy hub.
The Chinese government, through an account affiliated with state broadcaster CCTV, has announced that its economy is prepared to withstand a potential freeze on trade relations with the European Union. This show of strength comes amid growing tensions and poses a direct challenge to the stability of key sectors of the Spanish economy, which are highly dependent on the trade balance with the Asian giant.
A public-private delegation from Navarre, led by the Department of Industry, will participate next week in the CISCE trade fair in Beijing. The goal is to showcase the region's industrial potential and attract new Chinese investment, replicating successes such as the Hithium battery plant.
A delegation from the Government of Navarre and the public company NASERTIC will travel to Shenzhen from June 22 to 24. The objective is to strengthen the global presence of Navarre's innovation ecosystem and explore partnerships in strategic sectors such as AI, biotechnology, and advanced robotics.
The 7th Qingdao Multinational Summit, held from June 15-17, solidified the city's position as a strategic hub for foreign investment. Giants such as Alstom, AstraZeneca, Weta Workshop, and Ibarmia reaffirmed their confidence in the Chinese market in anticipation of the upcoming 15th Five-Year Plan.
The Elcano Royal Institute presents its 2026 Global Presence Index, which confirms a transformation of the world order. The United States and China consolidate their leadership, while Spain remains in 13th position amidst a decline for the main European powers.
The President of the Valencian Government, Juanfran Pérez Llorca, met with the Chinese Ambassador to Spain, Yao Jing, to consolidate the Valencian Community as a hub for Asian investment. China already accounts for 10% of the region's exports, making it its main trading partner in Asia.
The Madrid Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with the e-commerce giant SHEIN, held a conference on June 16, 2026, at the Palacio de Santoña to detail the opportunities that the company's marketplace offers to Spanish businesses. The event, which was supported by the Community of Madrid… Read more
Brussels is analyzing the impact of potential protectionist measures against Beijing, while various reports warn of China's superior capacity to respond. The conflict would affect strategic sectors for Spain, such as automotive, renewable energy, and agri-food, in a context of reduced support from the Trump Administration.
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