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Illa Unveils Catalonia’s First Official Delegation in Beijing

Scheduled to open by year-end under Plan Asia, the office offers deeper institutional relations with Beijing alongside expanded commercial networks in China.

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El president de la Generalitat, Salvador Illa.
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Overview

  • President Salvador Illa confirmed the establishment of Catalonia’s first Generalitat delegation in Beijing, to be operational before year-end.
  • He met with Politburo member Yin Li and National People’s Congress vice president Wu Weihua to strengthen political and institutional ties.
  • The announcement advances Plan Asia, a comprehensive strategy the Generalitat plans to unveil by December to deepen Catalonia’s engagement across Asia.
  • Illa’s itinerary includes visits to Chinese firms Chery, Luyuan and Huawei and meetings with Catalan companies Damm, Seat and Ficosa to foster investment and export growth.
  • Catalonia recorded €1.829 billion in exports to China in 2024 and hosts over 200 Chinese subsidiaries, highlighting the region’s push to diversify markets.