Sinology in Spain at the Early Age First Cultural Communications between the two countries

The current series of documents have the common objective of examining the path of Sinology in Spain and its impact for history and overseas Chinese studies. In addition to being a point of connection and continuity between both countries for two millennia, Sinology in Spain is also a demonstration of the country´s Catholic tradition. Both of these factors, together with the „globalisation” process caused by the „Great Geographical Discovery”, form the international historical context of Sinology in Spain. In order to have a better understanding of Chinese studies within this territory we need to, in first place, have a look at an overall review of Sino-Spanish relations.