Pedro Sánchez in China: Spain Pushes EU Toward Stronger Ties with Beijing
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April 14, 2026
Prime Minister of Spain, Pedro Sánchez, paid a visit to China. He has already met with the President of the People's Republic of China, Xi Jinping, and stated that strengthening ties with China is in the interests of Europe.
Strengthening Ties with China Seen as Strategic Priority
"China should view Europe, as well as Spain, as a place for investment, and also as a partner for the implementation of industrial projects. I firmly believe that it is in the interests of Spain and Europe to strengthen ties with China,” the head of the Spanish government said.
According to him, one of the goals of the trip to Beijing is "to move toward economic relations that should be much closer, healthier, and more balanced.”
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