Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is currently visiting China (April 11-15) to deepen economic and diplomatic cooperation, marking his fourth trip to the country since taking office. This follows King Felipe VI’s historic Beijing visit last November – the first by a Spanish monarch in nearly two decades – underscoring growing momentum in cross-continental collaboration. 🌐
Trade between the two nations hit $55 billion in 2025, up from just $7.2 billion in 2004, with China now being Spain’s top non-EU trading partner. Recent deals like CATL and Stellantis’ $4.4 billion battery plant in Zaragoza 💡⚡ highlight surging Chinese investment, which skyrocketed 331% last year alone. Meanwhile, Spanish giants like Santander Bank and Gestamp are expanding their footprint in the Chinese mainland’s tech and manufacturing sectors.
Tourism is booming too: 800,000 Chinese travelers explored Spain last year, while simplified visa rules are bringing more Spaniards to the Great Wall and beyond. 🧳✈️ With Sánchez’s delegation focusing on green energy, AI, and agricultural exports this week, analysts predict fresh breakthroughs in what’s becoming one of Europe’s most dynamic partnerships with Asia.
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Sanchez's China visit to promote development of China-Europe ties
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