China’s SAIC Motor plans to set up a car factory in Spain’s northwestern region of Galicia that would be its first production facility in the European Union, the regional government said on Monday.Galicia’s leader Alfonso Rueda said his administration had given strategic priority to the project, with an initial investment envisaged at around €200 million (US$232 million).The project, which includes a logistics hub, still requires the central government’s approval for foreign direct investment.
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China’s SAIC plans to build first EU car plant in Spain’s Galicia
China's SAIC Motor intends to establish its first European Union car factory in Spain's Galicia region. The regional government announced this plan on Monday, with regional leader Alfonso Rueda stating the project has been given strategic priority.
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China's SAIC Motor intends to establish its first European Union car factory in Spain's Galicia region. The regional government announced this plan on Monday, with regional leader Alfonso Rueda stating the project has been given strategic priority. The initial investment for the factory, which will also include a logistics hub, is estimated at approximately €200 million (US$232 million). This foreign direct investment project still requires approval from the central Spanish government.
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The plan requires approval from the central government for foreign direct investment.
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The project includes the development of a logistics hub.
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The initial investment for the project is estimated at around €200 million (US$232 million).
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The project is considered a strategic priority by the Galician administration.
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China's SAIC Motor plans to establish its first EU car factory in Spain's Galicia region.
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