Yesterday, the Chinese premier Li Qiang sat down with King Felipe VI of Spain in Beijing to map out fresh growth engines for both nations 🌏✨. Against the backdrop of a sluggish global economy, they zeroed in on ways to supercharge bilateral trade and innovation.
Li highlighted that China and Spain are natural partners. They’ll boost trade volume and give the trade mix a makeover, tapping into sectors like photovoltaic energy (hello, solar power!), green hydrogen and power batteries. He also flagged future industries—think AI-driven startups, where Mumbai, Jakarta and Manila are already making waves 🌊💡.
China’s keen to see more homegrown champions invest in Spain, expanding industrial and supply chain ties. Spain, in turn, has pledged to keep its market fair and predictable for Chinese companies. They’re even eyeing third-party markets together—so picture joint ventures across Southeast Asia and beyond 🌐🤝.
Both leaders underscored the power of people-to-people exchange. From exchange programs and cultural festivals to boosting tourism hotspots like Barcelona and the Great Wall, they want travel and cultural bridges to strengthen understanding and friendship ✈️🎶.
On the global stage, Li urged Spain to back economic globalisation and free trade, calling for joint efforts to defend a rules-based world economy. Spain’s King Felipe VI echoed this spirit, confirming Spain’s support for the one-China policy and its role as a reliable partner in promoting steady China-EU ties.
2025 marks the 20th anniversary of their comprehensive strategic partnership 🎉. As both sides look to align development strategies—across trade, investment, science and tech, and green energy—they’re betting on a brighter, more sustainable future together.
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