China and Spain Sign New Agreements

Spain’s King Felipe VI visited China from 11 to 13 November 2025, marking the 20th anniversary of the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two nations. The visit led to 10 cooperation agreements covering trade, economic collaboration, language exchanges, and aquatic products, reflecting both countries’ commitment to deepening bilateral economic engagement.

Agreements aim to support Spanish exports, especially high-quality food products, and to broaden access to the Chinese market. In April 2025, Spain and China signed protocols facilitating pork and cherry exports. Bilateral trade reached USD 50.1 billion in 2024, up 3.2 per cent year-on-year, with China remaining Spain’s largest trading partner outside the European Union.

The visit highlighted cooperation opportunities in renewable energy, the digital economy, artificial intelligence, and mutual investments. Several agreements encourage joint ventures and projects in third markets, including Latin America, leveraging the strengths of both countries’ industries. Below is a list of the specific agreements signed:

• Joint Commission for Economic Cooperation​

• Memorandum for Chinese market access via single window system for Spanish exports​

• Protocol on aquaculture products​

• Protocol on fish oil and fishmeal for animal feed​

• Protocol on regionalisation for African swine fever​

• Cooperation between Cervantes Institute and Sichuan University​

• Accord between CSIC Marine Sciences and China's National Space Science Center​

• Cooperation between Canary Islands Institute of Astrophysics and Nanjing Institute of Astronomical Optics & Technology​

• ICAA agreement on film co-production​

• Declaration promoting Spanish and Chinese language teaching at pre-university levels​

For companies, the agreements provide a clearer and more predictable framework for trade and investment. Expanded market access and sector-specific collaboration create practical opportunities for Spanish and Chinese firms, highlighting the ongoing contribution of bilateral trade to commercial exchange between Spain and China.