Technological exchanges between Spain and China could not only boost bilateral innovation and economic growth but also benefit the EU and the international community. 

Following the establishment of diplomatic relations between Spain and China in 1973, technological exchange has been one of the most dynamic pillars of their bilateral relationship, particularly over the past two decades. Through collaboration in sectors such as renewable energy, artificial intelligence (AI), and biotechnology, both countries have achieved mutual benefits that have strengthened their competitiveness.

The technological exchange comes in the era of globalization of innovation, where the boundaries between the origin and application of new technologies are increasingly blurred. Though Spain and China are integrated into global value chains in different ways, it has not prevented them from finding common ground and collaborating.

Specifically during the last two decades, China’s progress in the technological field has been remarkable. From being merely a recipient of foreign technology, it has evolved into a global powerhouse in research and development (R&D), with its own capabilities in sectors such as AI, telecommunications (particularly with companies like Huawei and ZTE), and renewable energy.

Spain has also strengthened its position in sectors such as biotechnology, clean energy, and industrial digitalization, establishing itself as a key player within the European technological ecosystem.Technological exchanges between Spain and China could not only boost bilateral innovation and economic growth but also benefit the EU and the international community. 

Following the establishment of diplomatic relations between Spain and China in 1973, technological exchange has been one of the most dynamic pillars of their bilateral relationship, particularly over the past two decades. Through collaboration in sectors such as renewable energy, artificial intelligence (AI), and biotechnology, both countries have achieved mutual benefits that have strengthened their competitiveness.

The technological exchange comes in the era of globalization of innovation, where the boundaries between the origin and application of new technologies are increasingly blurred. Though Spain and China are integrated into global value chains in different ways, it has not prevented them from finding common ground and collaborating.

Specifically during the last two decades, China’s progress in the technological field has been remarkable. From being merely a recipient of foreign technology, it has evolved into a global powerhouse in research and development (R&D), with its own capabilities in sectors such as AI, telecommunications (particularly with companies like Huawei and ZTE), and renewable energy.

Spain has also strengthened its position in sectors such as biotechnology, clean energy, and industrial digitalization, establishing itself as a key player within the European technological ecosystem.