CEOE steers Spanish business in China

The second Sino-Spanish Business Summit begins today in Beijing, in the august presence of King Juan Carlos I of Spain. A group of 250 representatives from Spain's business community will be participating in the event.

Economic, cultural ties grow stronger as relations intensify

China and Spain are enjoying a "comprehensive strategic partnership", consistent with the joint communiqu signed by the two countries during President Hu Jintao's visit to Spain in November 2005.

Tightening of bonds

Once again, the Queen and I have the opportunity to visit this country, which, at the same time as showing with legitimate pride a millennia civilization, constantly reinvents itself by looking for new goals.

Not just toreros, flamenco

During China's cultural renaissance nearly a century ago, Spanish writer Miguel de Cervantes and his knight Don Quixote became icons for pioneers who persisted in reforming and revitalizing the ancient civilization.

Country sees strong development

From a macro economic perspective, Spain has reaped a bountiful harvest over the past 25 years.

SCCC nurturing Spanish interests in China

The Spanish Chamber of Commerce in China (SCCC) has won strong recognition from Chinese authorities and enterprises since its founding in 2000.

BBVA reinforces presence

BBVA is a global financial services group, offering the widest range of products and services to its clients, which comprises both private individuals and companies.

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Challenges of a new home, new job, new life

Zhang Yongchun would have left to make a living in another city if he hadn't found a job in Wanzhou. The farmer used to own a field covering 70 square meters in rural Wanzhou. In 1996, the field was reclaimed by the local government to begin building residential houses for migrants. In compensation, the 37-year-old man received a three-bedroom apartment.

High on the hog

Jiang Xuejun decided to take a day off. Certainly, this was unusual for the farmer who was busy tending to more than 200 pigs. But the 33-year-old man and his parents-in-law left his home at 10 am bound for the Yangtze River in September 2006.

Fast facts about Chongqing

Located on the upper reaches of the Yangtze River in Southwest China, Chongqing is the largest and most populous of China's four provincial-level municipalities. It was formerly a provincial city within Sichuan Province until it became a municipality on June 18, 1997, with a total area of 82,400 square kilometers.

River of Gold

While his predecessors may have advocated classic texts, Chongqing Municipality Party Chief Wang Yang urged each member of his team to read The World is Flat.