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January 19, 2024

China launches charm offensive over Spain’s deeptech

China makes “surprising” appearance at Spanish deeptech conference

While China is becoming increasingly isolated in the geopolitical technology arms race, as the US pressures its allies to restrict cooperation with the country, one European nation appears to be leaving the door more open to its attempts at scientific collaboration.

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Cristina Gallardo

Cristina Gallardo was a senior reporter at Sifted based in Madrid and Barcelona. She covered Europe's tech sovereignty, deeptech and Iberia. Follow her on X and LinkedIn

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