Group 1 - The General Administration of Customs of China has updated the registration information for overseas production enterprises of imported food, suspending the acceptance of import declarations for poultry products from six Brazilian companies starting from November 28, 2025 [1] - As of November 29, 2025, there are a total of 59 registered Brazilian poultry factories eligible for export to China, with 44 currently valid, 0 expired, and 15 under import suspension [1] Group 2 - The suspension of import declarations also applies to 12 Spanish pork enterprises due to two reported cases of African swine fever in the province of Barcelona [2][5] - The suspension is limited to the province of Barcelona, as an agreement on regional management of African swine fever has been reached between China and Spain, with other regions not affected [5]

Group 1: Core Insights - The visit of King Felipe VI of Spain to China from November 10 to 13 marks the first state visit since his ascension and the first by a Spanish monarch in 18 years, highlighting the importance of bilateral relations [2][3] - Xi Jinping emphasized the strategic partnership between China and Spain, aiming to enhance cooperation in various fields including trade, technology, and cultural exchanges [3][4] - The signing of 10 cooperation documents in areas such as trade and education signifies a deepening of economic ties, with Spain positioning itself as a key partner for China in Europe [4][6] Group 2: Economic Cooperation - Spain aims to deepen economic collaboration with China, focusing on sectors like renewable energy, digital economy, and artificial intelligence, while also increasing imports of quality Spanish products [3][5] - The bilateral trade relationship is particularly strong in the pork and pharmaceutical industries, with Spanish pork exports to China increasing by 8% in the first seven months of the year, reaching €700 million [6] - Spanish companies are increasingly investing in China, with around 400 Spanish firms currently operating in the country, and an expected 9,000 Spanish companies exporting to China in 2024 [5][6] Group 3: Cultural and Diplomatic Engagement - Cultural exchanges are a significant aspect of the visit, with activities commemorating Spanish poet Antonio Machado and the importance of cultural institutions like the Confucius Institute and the Cervantes Institute [7][8] - The extension of visa-free policies for Spanish citizens traveling to China is part of broader diplomatic efforts to enhance mutual understanding and cooperation [7][8] - The visit is seen as a strategic move for Spain to maintain its independent foreign policy while navigating the complexities of international relations, particularly in the context of US-China tensions [8]