西班牙经济展现活力与韧性（国际视点）

Economic Performance - Spain's GDP grew by 2.8% year-on-year in Q1 and 2.7% year-on-year in Q2, outperforming the Eurozone average and market expectations, making it one of the best-performing economies in the Eurozone for the first half of the year [1][2] - The GDP growth rate for Spain is projected to reach 3.2% in 2024, with a forecasted range of 2% to 3% for 2025 [2] Tourism Sector - The tourism sector, accounting for approximately 70% of Spain's economy, has seen a significant recovery, with over 66.8 million international visitors in the first eight months of the year, a 3.9% increase from the previous year [2] - In August alone, Spain welcomed over 11.3 million international travelers, with expectations to surpass 100 million for the year [2] - Chinese tourists have notably increased, with 444,000 visitors from China in the first seven months, marking an 11.9% year-on-year growth [2][3] Agriculture and Food Industry - Spain is a major agricultural producer in the EU, being the fourth largest producer and the largest exporter of fruits and vegetables [3] - The export value of fresh fruits and vegetables increased significantly in the first half of the year, with 84% of exports going to the EU market, totaling approximately 5.57 million tons [3] - Spain's agricultural exports to China grew by 24.2% in Q1, highlighting the increasing importance of the Chinese market [3] Structural Transformation - Spain is actively pursuing economic structural transformation, focusing on green and digital transitions to foster new growth drivers [4][7] - The government has committed to investing €20 billion in digital transformation initiatives, including 5G network expansion and data center development [7] Energy Sector - Spain aims to increase the share of renewable energy in total energy consumption to 42% by 2030, supported by the EU recovery fund [6] - The country has seen significant growth in wind and solar energy installations, with over 5 million kilowatts added in the first half of the year [6] Bilateral Cooperation with China - Spain's trade with China reached $50.1 billion in 2024, with a 3.2% year-on-year increase, making China Spain's largest trading partner outside the EU [8] - The cooperation spans various sectors, including agriculture, renewable energy, and technology, contributing to mutual economic benefits [9]