Jul 20, 02:45 PM
Spain Introduces Chinese Automakers and Workers to Revitalize EV Industry
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[International Cooperation] Following its victory in the 2026 World Cup, Spain has accelerated the introduction of Chinese automotive industry resources.
Core Developments: Three Flagship Joint Ventures Launched
The Spanish government is advancing three major collaborations: Chery with Ebro Motors, BAIC with Santana Motors, and CATL with Stellantis, aiming to create a model for revitalizing the automotive industry. Notably, the CATL-Stellantis battery plant will directly bring in Chinese workers for its construction.
Strategic Rationale: Addressing Local Manufacturing Labor Shortages
Faced with the dual decline of technology and labor in Western manufacturing, Spain is leveraging China's mature new energy vehicle supply chain to offset domestic shortages of skilled industrial workers and accelerate its transition to electrification.