US EditionChina confirms first visit by a Spanish monarch in 18 years
King Felipe VI's November visit aims to boost strategic partnership and attract Chinese investment amid cautious EU and U.S. stances; Chinese firms plan new factories in Spain.
- On Monday, November 3, China confirmed King Felipe VI of Spain will make a state visit to Beijing from November 10 to November 13, the first by a Spanish monarch in almost two decades.
- Spain has stepped up economic diplomacy to deepen trade and investment links with China, with Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez visiting repeatedly and reversing support for EU tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles.
- China's foreign ministry said Beijing is ready to deepen its strategic partnership with Spain, while eased U.S.-China tensions after last week’s meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump have created a calmer diplomatic backdrop.
- Caught between Brussels and Washington, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned Spain that `That would be cutting your own throat` amid its efforts to balance Chinese investment and Western pressure.
- The European Union remains cautious about trade imbalances, Beijing's ties with Russia and critical minerals, and King Felipe's visit will be closely watched across Europe and Washington.
10 Articles
10 Articles
King Felipe VI to visit China
For the first time in almost two decades, a Spanish monarch is heading to China. King Felipe VI will make a state visit to Beijing from November 10 to 13, a move that highlights Spain’s growing interest in strengthening trade and investment links with the world’s second-largest economy. China’s foreign ministry confirmed the visit on Monday, November 3, saying that Beijing is ready to “join… Source
Spanish King to Visit China in November in Show of Close Ties
Spain’s King Felipe VI to Make First Visit to China in 18 Years
Spain’s King Felipe VI will pay a state visit to China from November 10 to 13, marking the first visit by a Spanish monarch in nearly two decades. The visit comes as both Madrid and Beijing look to strengthen bilateral trade, investment, and diplomatic ties. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning highlighted Beijing’s willingness to […] The post Spain’s King Felipe VI to Make First Visit to China in 18 Years appeared first on Modern Dipl…
China confirms first visit by a Spanish monarch in 18 years
The Chinese foreign ministry said on Monday Felipe VI, the king of Spain, will pay a state visit to China from November 10 to November 13, the first by a Spanish monarch in 18 years, as Madrid seeks to bolster Chinese investment and boost trade ties.
"Spain is an important power of the European Union and a key strategic partner of China in Europe," said the spokesman for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China, Mao Ning, at a press conference. According to Mao, the relations between China and Spain "have maintained a high level of development in recent years" and the transition from the monarchy, scheduled for 11 to 13 November, is now "an opportunity to consolidate traditional friendship, …
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 50% of the sources lean Right
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
