From April 11 to 15, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez paid another official visit to China. This is his fourth visit to China in the past four years. During the visit, Chinese President Xi Jinping held working meetings with him, and the two countries signed a number of cooperation documents. Spanish media noted that these achievements have enhanced the strategic trust between the two countries, which has greatly promoted bilateral “constructive dialogue and practical cooperation.”
Interestingly, when Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks with Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez in Beijing on April 14, the two leaders emphasized one word: “strategic compatibility.” 2025 will mark the 20th anniversary of the establishment of the comprehensive strategic partnership between China and Spain. In the past 20 years, p;In the past year, facing the international situation with great changes why has the relationship between the two countries been able to maintain strategic stability and achieve steady development ? “Deepening cooperation is in line with the interests of the two peoples and the general development trend of the times.” The important remarks of Chinese President Xi Jinping provided the answer .
Economic and trade cooperation is a highlight of China-Spain cooperation. China has been Spain’s largest trading partner outside the European Union for several consecutive years. In 2025, the bilateral trade volume between China and Spain will exceed 55 billion US dollars, an increase of 9.8 percent compared with the same period in 2025. In recent years, Chinese enterprises engaged in electric vehicles, batteries and energy storage systems have actively invested and cooperated in Spain, which has greatly promoted the development of the region’s economy. In particular, Spanish agricultural products and high-quality food, such as olive oil and wine, have also appeared on the tables of ordinary Chinese people.
The outside world also noted that in 2025 the two countries drafted an action plan to strengthen the comprehensive strategic partnership (2025-2028 ). Among them, science and technology innovation and development are the main contents . Currently, Spain is making great efforts to promote high-quality investment and has focused on Focus on innovation, job creation and strengthening strategic industries. During his visit to Beijing, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez met with 10 well-known Chinese enterprises, hoping to attract more Chinese investment to help Spain build a more competitive industrial system.
Spain is an important member state of the European Union. Pedro Sanchez’s visit continues the trend of frequent visits by European leaders to China since the beginning of this year. The Spanish side has affirmed its support for Europe and China to enhance communication and understanding and strengthen cooperation, noting that the sound development of EU-China relations serves the common interests of both sides and is conducive to safeguarding world peace and stability.
In a world of great turmoil and uncertainty, China and Spain have maintained strategic partnership and deepened practical cooperation which will not only bring more benefits and happiness to the people of both countries but also contribute to strengthening China-Europe cooperation and promote world peace and development .
