China and Spain have pledged to deepen bilateral relations and reinforce commitments to global peace and development, following talks in Beijing between President Xi Jinping and Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez.
Both leaders highlighted concerns over instability in the international system.
In “today’s world, chaos abounds, and the international order is crumbling,” Xi said, adding that deeper ties were in the interests of both China and Spain.
He urged stronger communication and trust to “uphold the rule of law, jointly defend genuine multilateralism, and safeguard global peace and development”.
Pedro Sánchez echoed these concerns, calling for closer China–EU ties to promote stability and prosperity.
“It is more necessary today than ever, and so that together we can establish an even stronger bond between China and the European Union,” Sanchez said.
The visit reflects broader European engagement with Beijing amid shifting US foreign policy under President Donald Trump.
Key developments:
• Xi Jinping called for strengthened trust and communication to defend multilateralism
• Pedro Sánchez urged China to play a greater role in climate, security, and inequality
• Spain continues to support expanded EU–China trade and strategic cooperation
• European leaders increasingly balancing ties with China amid US policy shifts
ℹ️ Reuters
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