Portugal has an area of about 92,000 square kilometers and a population of 10.277 million. It is located on the west coast of Europe, in the southwest of the Iberian Peninsula, and borders the Atlantic Ocean to the west and south.
Portugal is strategically located between Europe, Africa and the Americas. It is a member of the European Union, the Schengen Area and the Eurozone, and is an attractive business partner. With its superior geographical location, Portugal and the Portuguese-speaking economies have close economic, social, political and cultural relations, which provides a unique bridge to enter the European market. Portugal is an ideal gateway to the EU's 700 million potential consumer market. Whether from a language, cultural or business perspective, Portugal is an important partner of China in economic strategic interests, as well as for the EU and Portuguese-speaking countries.
Portugal is a modern and open economy, an internationally recognized competitive, innovative and attractive country, pursuing excellence and long-term development, and emphasizing sustainability. Although the service industry accounts for a large proportion of Portugal's economic structure, in the past two decades, with the significant improvement of the professional level of manufacturing, Portugal has gotten rid of its dependence on traditional industries, and many emerging industries have integrated advanced technologies, with a rising economic proportion and strong growth momentum.
From the automobile and accessories industry to electromechanical equipment and basic metal industries, Portugal's products and services are famous for their quality, innovation and creativity. In addition to special furniture, lamps, ceramics and glass manufacturing, Portugal also produces world-renowned agricultural and sideline products such as wine, olive oil, canned food, etc. In addition, Portugal also produces fashionable products with design and creative elements, and its quality and originality are widely praised at home and abroad. In the marine field, Portugal's waters are blessed with unique conditions and produce the world's top fish and seafood. In the forestry field, Portugal is a major producer of paper, wood and cork, and has given birth to many industry giants. Portuguese cork is world-famous, with 100% natural raw materials, outstanding design and innovation, and a wide range of cork products with high added value. Portugal also has considerable experience and advantages in renewable energy and efficient energy utilization.
At present, China is an important economic partner of Portugal. For five centuries, the two countries have always carried out mutually beneficial cooperation, friendly relations, mutual trust and respect. The relationship between the two countries is strong and close, with a long history, and has gradually formed an important bilateral relationship. Portugal is one of the five EU countries with which China has announced the establishment of a comprehensive strategic partnership.
