Beijing (TDI): As the Spanish Prime Minister met China’s Xi Jinping, he endorsed a multipolar world driven by “fair supply chains” and “built from respect and pragmatism.” This was his 5th trip to China.
The visit stands out in a streak of similar visits by European leaders to Beijing; understood largely as pragmatic engagement with China, trade diversification, and avoiding the unpredictable fury of the United States under Trump.
Pedro Sánchez, writing in a social post on X, said, “Today, with President Xi Jinping, I have confirmed that the bond between Spain and China emerges strengthened following this official trip.”
“In a world that is increasingly uncertain, Spain is betting on a EU-China relationship based on trust, dialogue, and stability,” he added; giving a clear impression of just how valuable a partnership with China is for Spain.
Pedro even spoke on behalf of the European Union. “We must continue advancing toward a multipolar order built from respect and pragmatism.”
Hoy, con el presidente Xi Jinping he constatado que el vínculo entre España y China sale reforzado tras este viaje oficial.
En un mundo cada vez más incierto, España apuesta por una relación UE-China basada en la confianza, el diálogo y la estabilidad.
Debemos seguir avanzando… pic.twitter.com/3nhZ0AWYcA
— Pedro Sánchez (@sanchezcastejon) April 14, 2026
The Spanish PM also said that Madrid opposes a new cold war and tightly controlled supply chains, contending that his country backs a dynamic EU-China partnership based on more communication, respect, and trust.
Sánchez is in China on a two-day visit and is also scheduled to meet Premier Li Qiang and top legislator Zhao Leji. Mostly bilateral in capacity, the visit still has undertones and shadows of the Iran conflict and desperate attempts by countries in the region to extend the ceasefire and convince both countries to sit down again for talks.
Having a principled stance and openly speaking against Israel’s aggression, Pedro Sánchez has positioned itself as the most vocal advocate of a rules-based order within the European Union.
Just yesterday, Spain has officially resumed diplomatic operations in Tehran, with its embassy reopening under a stated commitment to promote peace in the region, a move that has triggered criticism from Israel.
In a post on X, the embassy confirmed that Ambassador Antonio Sanchez-Benedito Gaspar, along with diplomatic and local staff, has returned to Tehran to continue work focused on supporting regional stability.
