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CITIC Group explores new industrial investments in Galicia
Regional leaders in Galicia are engaging with the Chinese conglomerate CITIC Group to foster new industrial and technological investments.
Vigo Mayor Abel Caballero met with CITIC President Zhang Wenwu to discuss strengthening ties between Galician and Chinese companies. Caballero highlighted the city’s industrial capacity, advanced technology development, and the availability of land for new projects following the approval of the General Plan. The meeting also addressed support for CENSA, a group-linked company, particularly regarding the transport of large components to the Port of Vigo.
Simultaneously, the President of the Xunta, Alfonso Rueda, met with the CITIC delegation to explore further collaboration. Rueda emphasized Galicia’s institutional stability, legal security, and strategic geographic position as key advantages for attracting the conglomerate. CITIC Group maintains a production base in O Porriño through CITIC Hic Censa, which manufactures large components for the mining, petroleum, and renewable energy sectors.
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Abel Caballero · Alfonso Rueda · CITIC Group · Galicia · Vigo · Xunta de Galicia
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Alfonso Rueda held a meeting with representatives of the Chinese group CITIC.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] CITIC has an existing subsidiary located in O Porriño.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Vigo's mayor presented the city's industrial weight, advanced technology development, and technical training capacity to CITIC.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The President of the Xunta stated he will defend investments that respect regulations and generate employment.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Mayor of Vigo believes a significant path for cooperation has been initiated with CITIC.