Chinese President Xi Jinping and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez pledged to deepen bilateral cooperation during high-level talks in Beijing on Friday. Xi emphasized the need to develop a \"more strategically resilient and dynamic\" comprehensive partnership between the two nations, framing it as a cornerstone for advancing shared economic goals and stabilizing global geopolitics.
The leaders discussed expanding collaboration in green energy, advanced manufacturing, and technological innovation. Xi highlighted Spain’s role as a \"key EU partner,\" noting strengthened China-Spain relations could \"inject new impetus\" into broader China-EU cooperation while supporting multilateral efforts on climate action and post-pandemic recovery.
This meeting comes amid evolving trade dynamics in Europe, with analysts suggesting Spain’s growing influence in EU policymaking offers China strategic opportunities. Sanchez reciprocated Spain’s commitment to pragmatic dialogue, underscoring mutual benefits in balanced economic exchanges and cultural diplomacy.
