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IGADI–China Politics Observatory releases a strategic report to enhance mutual understanding between Spain and China
The publication “Spain–China: Strategic Partnership for Mutual Understanding”, coordinated by Daniel González Palau and Raquel Isamara León de la Rosa, examines how sub-state actors have become increasingly relevant in the bilateral relationship, acting as driving and structural agents. The work also analyzes the impact of the Spain–China Comprehensive Strategic Partnership since 2005, as well as the current Spain–China Action Plan 2025–2028, which aims to elevate bilateral relations after decades of friendship and exponential growth.
The report, featuring leading analysts, provides a broad overview of decentralized cooperation between China and Spain, including case studies from regions such as Catalonia and Navarre. In addition, several articles explore the bridges created by university connections, think tanks, and civil society. Finally, the publication examines the potential of triangular cooperation with the Ibero-American world, incorporating case studies on decentralized cooperation between Mexico and China, and Brazil and China, as well as the role of Macau.
The publication (available in spanish) can be downloaded free of charge via the following link.
The project “Spain–China: Strategic Partnership for Mutual Understanding” is supported by the 2025 Call for Grants on Spanish Foreign Policy Priorities from the Secretariat of State for Foreign and Global Affairs, under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation of the Government of Spain.
What is the state of the planet? The IGADI Annual Report 25-26 is now available
The IGADI Annual Report 25-26 thus presents the Keys of 2025 and the Outlook for 2026, accompanied by 10 analyses covering geographical and cross-cutting areas that address the evolution of multipolarity—a process that the IGADI Annual Report (IAR) has portrayed in its annual editions since 2008. The IAR 25-26 concludes with the selection of the five personalities of the year.
Connect with IGADI TV on April 23: What do you know about Spain–China bilateral relations?
Since January 2026, the IGADI–Observatory of Chinese Politics has been working on research regarding the role of decentralized cooperation within the framework of the Spain–China Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (2004). Based on this research, the IGADI TV program will explore the history and bilateral relations between Spain and China, with a specific focus on the links between both countries through autonomous communities–provinces, cities, universities, and civil society. Particular attention will also be given to the cases of decentralized cooperation between Mexico, Brazil, and China, providing the program with a shared Ibero-American framework.
Thus, the IGADI TV program, lasting three hours and hosted by Raquel Isamara León de la Rosa (Director of the Observatory of Chinese Politics) and Daniel González Palau (Deputy Director of the Observatory of Chinese Politics), will feature renowned specialists such as Huiling Luo (UCM), Andrés Herrera (Qili Foundation), Inés Arco (CIDOB), as well as researchers from the IGADI–Observatory of Chinese Politics, including Marola Padín, Diego Sande, and Ignacio Barroso. As all IGADI TV programs, there will also be time for surprise interventions by distinguished experts.
If you wish to obtain a participation certificate, register via the UNED-Pontevedra website here or write to info@igadi.gal.
The project “Spain–China: Strategic Partnership for Mutual Knowledge” is supported by the 2025 Call for Grants on Spanish Foreign Policy Priorities of the Secretariat of State for Foreign and Global Affairs, within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation of the Government of Spain.
The 2nd Report on Feminist Foreign Policy and the Pact for the Future 2026 is now available in Portuguese and Spanish
The publication is available in Spanish and Portuguese.
Both the IGADI TV program and the Report were developed thanks to the MAEC’s Human Rights project call.
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