Interview with Salvador Illa, President of Catalonia: Strengthening Cooperation with Chinese Tech Industry

Salvador Illa, President of the Catalonia Autonomous Community, emphasized the vibrant economy and strong technological innovation potential of China. He highlighted the increasing geopolitical, economic, and technological influence of China, especially in Asia. Illa mentioned that Catalonia has attracted over 1.1 billion euros of Chinese investment in the past five years, ranking sixth in the EU for Chinese investment projects. The region’s strategic focus areas align well with China’s strengths, creating significant complementarity in industry and technology.