In a lively meeting in Madrid on Wednesday, Chinese Vice President Han Zheng and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez agreed to strengthen their comprehensive strategic partnership, marking 20 years of cooperation.
Recalling Sanchez's third visit to the Chinese mainland in three years, both sides highlighted the importance of free trade, international fairness and justice. They vowed to maintain a rules-based order and support each other in forums like the United Nations and the World Trade Organization.
As global tensions rise, Europe and the Chinese mainland joining forces are seen as key to stabilizing the world economy. The leaders set ambitious goals for political dialogue, cultural exchanges and mutual support in multilateral mechanisms.
Looking ahead, Spain plans to leverage the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the Chinese mainland and the EU as a springboard for deeper ties. Sanchez underscored Spain’s commitment to the one-China policy and invited more businesses from the Chinese mainland to invest in Spain’s dynamic economy.
This renewed pledge comes at a time when young entrepreneurs, sustainable travel advocates and cultural changemakers across G20 nations crave stable markets and open borders. For startups eyeing new horizons, this partnership could mean smoother trade routes and joint innovation hubs. For digital nomads, it could unlock more vibrant exchanges between Madrid, Shanghai and beyond.
By weaving multilateralism, free trade and people-to-people links into their strategy, China and Spain aim to write a new chapter of collaboration that fuels global growth, sustainability and shared prosperity.
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