Galicia intensifies its economic and technological collaboration with China to open new business avenues

 

El Galician Institute for Economic Promotion (Igape) has taken a fundamental step in the strengthening economic relations between Galicia and the People's Republic of China. This progress comes within the framework of Meeting of European Advanced Manufacturing Companies, which is held in the metropolis of Chongqing, one of the largest and most dynamic cities in the Asian country.

 

The director of Igape, Covadonga Toca, highlighted the mutual interest to explore and develop new avenues of cooperation in key areas, promoting initiatives that foster business opportunities both in the Galician community and in the Asian giant.

 

A Galician Showcase in Asia

 

The event, jointly organized by the Chongqing Municipal Government and the CITIC GroupIt is bringing together authorities, business leaders, and international executives for several days. The program includes conferences and business meetings, and most importantly, it features a specific space dedicated to GaliciaThis dedicated space in China features an exhibition area and sessions for matchmaking designed to generate specific business collaborations.

 

In her speech, Director Toca highlighted the strength of the Galician productive fabrica sector that, in his words, "combines tradition and innovation"He highlighted the importance of sectors such as:" agri-food;  automotive, with an industrial and technological ecosystem of European reference; fashion and textiles, highlighting his strong international projection.

 

Furthermore, he mentioned the strategic importance of the industria naval, the growth of ICT sector, the international capacity from the contract industryand the development of emerging areas such as biotechnology and the aerospaceHe also recalled the importance of increasingly focused on the quality and sustainability.

 

The city of Chongqing is not a randomly chosen destination; it is an industrial powerhouse and one of the most important economic centers in Asia.

 

Competitive Advantages for Investment

 

The head of Igape emphasized the value of the Galician business presence This mission brings together companies and representative entities from key sectors. Thanks to this collaborative and coordinated visionGalicia projects an image solid and attractive abroad, which strengthens its capacity to attract investmentto open new markets and establish strategic alliances.

 

"These kinds of meetings It helps to put Galicia on the international map as a territory innovative, competitive and with a clear vocation to economic and technological cooperation"," the director noted.

 

Galicia presented its competitive advantages as an investment destination: Institutional stability; Advanced logistics infrastructure and international connectivity; more than 100 industrial parks and technology parks; A network of leading technology centers and universities in areas such as automotive, digitalization and artificial intelligence.

 

Strategic Partner in an Industrial Powerhouse

 

Director Toca concluded that "Galicia wants to act as strategic partner for the development of joint projects, strengthening collaboration between Galician and Chinese companies and promoting a cooperation framework based on the innovation, investment and sustainable growth".

 

The city of Chongqing is not a randomly chosen destination; it is a industrial power and one of the most important economic centers in AsiaThis city leads industries such as... new energy vehicles and advanced electronicsreaching almost half of the global production of laptops. The Galician presence in this strategic location seeks to generate a mutually beneficial collaboration framework between two economies with great potential.