The Ministry of Foreign Affairs responded to the establishment of a factory by a Chinese car company in Spain: We are willing to continue deepening practical cooperation between the two countries.

On August 12, 2026, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiaqun answered a reporter's question. A reporter asked, according to reports, that Chinese car manufacturer SAIC Group plans to build its first factory in Europe in Ferrol, Spain, but due to the site being close to sensitive military and shipbuilding facilities, the Spanish government is assessing this investment project from economic, industrial, employment, and national security perspectives. What is China's comment on this? Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiaqun: China has noted that both the Spanish central and local governments have made positive statements. China is willing to work with Spain to continue deepening practical cooperation between the two countries based on the principles of mutual respect and mutual benefit, and hopes that the Spanish side will provide a fair, just, and non-discriminatory business environment for Chinese enterprises.