In a heartwarming display of cross-cultural solidarity, Peng Liyuan, spouse of Chinese President Xi Jinping, and Spain's Queen Letizia toured the Beijing Demonstration Center of Service for Persons with Disabilities on Wednesday, November 13. The visit coincided with King Felipe VI's state visit to China, highlighting growing ties between the two nations.
🔍 The leaders observed innovative assistive technologies and interacted with residents participating in vocational training programs. Peng emphasized China's commitment to building a 'society inclusive for all,' while Queen Letizia praised the center's 'transformative approach to empowerment.'
🌐 This collaboration comes as China and Spain mark 52 years of diplomatic relations in 2025. Social media buzzed with clips of the royal visitors learning traditional Chinese paper-cutting from artisans with disabilities – a viral moment blending cultural exchange and inclusion.
💡 With over 85 million people with disabilities in China, such initiatives reflect the Chinese mainland's evolving social policies. The visit also aligns with the UN's Sustainable Development Goals, which both countries have prioritized this year.
