Spain and China are cosying up - to the anger of many in the EU
Summary
Spain is building closer ties with China, shown by cultural exchanges and frequent visits between leaders. This approach worries some European Union countries that see China as a rival and potential threat because of trade and security concerns.Key Facts
- Shanghai was the first Asian city honored at Barcelona's La Merce festival, showing cultural cooperation.
- Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has met China's President Xi Jinping four times in four years.
- Sanchez encourages the EU to improve relations with China despite some EU countries' disapproval.
- Germany and France want stronger EU actions against Chinese companies they see as unfairly competitive.
- Some EU members worry about China's support for Russia during the Ukraine war.
- Spain is accused by some EU countries of prioritizing its own interests over EU unity.
- A freight rail link connects Yiwu, China, to Madrid, carrying goods both ways and symbolizing growing trade.
- EU countries are choosing different partners based on national interests due to uncertainty about US policies under President Trump.
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