CONPYMES launches a strategic trade mission to China to boost the presence of Spanish SMEs

 

 

From Friday, January 16 to Monday, January 26, 2026, a delegation from the Confederación Nacional de Pymes (CONPYMES) visit China to facilitate market access for Spanish small and medium-sized enterprises in the Asian giant, through the signing of agreements with the Government and local business organizations.

 

This trade mission, which represents the third trip of its kind undertaken by the organization in recent months, is headed by the president of CONPYMES, José María TorresThe expedition has the strategic collaboration of Federación Unión de Asociaciones Chinas en España, chaired by Lam Chuen Ping, a key figure for dialogue and business integration between both nations.

 

Mission objectives: towards a Spain-China Business Cluster

 

The fundamental purpose of the trip is to allow Spanish SMEs to access a highly competitive and technologically advanced environment. CONPYMES, which represents more than 2,1 million SMEs and self-employed workers, seeks to leverage national talent to open borders.

 

In this context, José María Torres has proposed an ambitious initiative for the future: "It would be important to create a Spain-China Business Cluster as a platform for collective implementation through which Spanish companies from different sectors can establish themselves in a coordinated manner in China«According to the president, this would generate vital synergies in various areas. logistics, regulatory and branding.

 

For its part, Lam Chuen Ping He stressed the need to understand the market on the ground: "For Spanish companies, on-site analysis of the Chinese ecosystem is fundamental, as is understanding how the integration of AI, technology, and innovation is redefining economic models.".

 

Key data on bilateral trade and travel agenda

 

Economic relations between the two countries are currently thriving, consolidating China such as first non-EU partner of EspañaTo illustrate the importance of this market and the details of the visit, the following figures and key destinations are presented:

 

Concept / City	Relevant Detail
Bilateral Trade Volume (2024)	More than 50.000 billion euros.
State CONPYMES	25 business leaders José María Torres.
Beijing	Political, financial and decision-making center.
Hangzhou	Headquarters of technology giants such as Alibaba.
Shanghái	One of the most modern, populated and dynamic cities.

 

During the stay, high-level institutional meetings and encounters with the most important companies in the Asian country will be held to promote trade relations.

 

Key points and frequently asked questions about the mission to China

When will the visit take place? CONPYMES a China?
The delegation will travel from Friday, January 16 to Monday, January 26, 2026.

Which cities will the Spanish delegation visit?
The itinerary includes Beijing, Hangzhou y Shanghái, covering the country's political, technological, and financial centers.

What is the main objective of the mission?
Facilitating market access for Spanish SMEs, signing institutional agreements and promoting the creation of a future Spain-China Business Cluster.