The Chinese ambassador to Spain visits San Jorge University to learn about its digital training programs
The ambassador of the People’s Republic of China in Spain, Yao Jing, visited San Jorge University to learn about the training initiatives the institution is developing with his country. The meeting focused on digital transformation programs aimed at entrepreneurs and executives from the Chinese community in Spain.
The visit took place at the Villanueva de Gállego campus (Zaragoza) on September 26, 2025. Ambassador Yao Jing was accompanied by the attaché from the Embassy, Xie Tianyu, and Wang Xinte, president of the Spain-China Cooperation and Friendship Association. They were received by the university’s rector Silvia Carrascal and the president of the San Valero Group’s Board of Trustees, Pedro Baringo.
During the meeting, the rector presented the ambassador with data on San Jorge University and the economic and social impact that the USJ has generated in Aragón during its first 20 years of operation. Carrascal detailed the growth the university is experiencing in its international dimension, as well as in areas such as relationships with companies, employability, research, and knowledge transfer.
Digital transformation program underway
Established educational collaboration
The meeting addressed the existing collaboration between the San Valero Group and the China Friendship School Spain-China, which began last year with the development of the first Digital Transformation course for executives and employees of microenterprises, SMEs, and self-employed businesses within the Chinese community in Spain.
Results and expansion of the program
The first edition in Zaragoza has already concluded with a total of 48 students. Currently, several editions are being held simultaneously in Barcelona, Valencia, and Murcia with more than 200 students. Additional training is planned in Madrid and La Rioja, which will support around 500 workers and business owners in the Chinese community in Spain.
Content and methodology
The course covers knowledge of digital economy, process management, digitalization, and applied digital technology. At the end of the course, all students complete a final project where they identify the key tasks on which to apply the various existing tools or technologies.
Institutional framework of the program
This training is part of the Digital Generation initiative by the Government of Spain, led by the Secretary of State for Digitalization and Artificial Intelligence (SEDIA) of the Ministry for Digital Transformation and Public Function. The objective is to provide digital management training for SMEs, microenterprises, and self-employed individuals, in order to enhance their productivity and prospects for growth and internationalization.
The meeting was also attended by Li Linlin, Secretary General of the Spain-China Cooperation and Friendship Association; Yang Aidi, Executive President of the same association; Luis Qiu, President of the China-Spain Wine Association; and Elisa Sacacia, head of the operational direction of Spain-China Cooperation. From San Jorge University, the Vice President of the Board of Trustees Juan Carlos Sánchez and several members of the Governing Council attended, including Vice Rectors Jorge Echeverría, Violeta Monasterio, Lourdes Diego, Secretary General José Manuel Murgoitio, and Manager Jorge Díez.
