In a complex geopolitical context, Spain and China have boosted their bilateral relationship, according to the Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez during his official visit to the country.

In his meeting with President Xi Jinping, the two leaders agreed to maintain a regular dialogue at the highest level. This relationship has been built on solid foundations, as demonstrated by the two visits the Spanish Prime Minister has made to China in less than two years.

On his last day in the country, Pedro Sánchez visited the Spanish technology business cluster in Kunshan, an industrial park where many Spanish companies have their production plants, and he made a positive assessment of the trip.

Sánchez pointed out that, despite the differences that may exist in certain areas, "the points in common are more important" and called for cooperation, especially between Europe and China, two regions that "play a central role in the world".

In this regard, the Prime Minister reiterated Spain's commitment to "build bridges and a solid and cooperative relationship", which he conveyed to President Xi Jinping and the rest of the country's stakeholders during their respective meetings, also stressing Spain's commitment to open trade between both regions and to the negotiated and agreed resolution, within the framework of the WTO, of trade disputes, provided that the legitimate concerns of both parties are taken into account and that trade relations are conducted on equal terms. "We don't want a trade war that would benefit no one," the Prime Minister said.

One of the objectives of this visit was to strengthen the economic and commercial relationship between the two countries. The Spanish Prime Minister has as a result held meetings with Spanish and Chinese companies within the framework of the Business Advisory Council held in Beijing, and at the Business Meeting in Shanghai, along with other bilateral meetings with Chinese companies with interests or plans to invest in Spain. These include the following companies: SAIC, Chery, Hunan Yuneng New Energy Battery Material and Envision.

The Prime Minster said that during these meetings he had noted "the enormous potential for growth in the relationship between Spain and China", especially in green and innovative industries. However, he also pointed to the need to rebalance economic relations between the two countries.

The trip ended with a visit by the Spanish Prime Minster to the Spanish technology business cluster in Kunshan, in the province of Suzhou. The city is home to an industrial park where many Spanish companies based in China have their production plants.

Sánchez met with the CEOs and representatives of several of these companies, including Mondragón Internacional, Fagor Arrasate and Gestamp. The President has seen first-hand the work they carry out in China, showing the government's support for these companies in such an important and complex market as China.