PoliticsSpain set to approve Chinese car plant despite alleged security concerns

Spain’s Defence Ministry is expected to approve state-owned Chinese automaker SAIC’s proposal to build a car factory in Galicia, according to a ministry spokesperson. The decision comes despite reports raising potential security risks linked to the project’s proximity to a naval base. The reported concerns have not prevented the ministry from moving ahead with approval.

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RReuters★★★☆☆2026-08-11 16:31Original