Xi Jinping places Spain ‘on the right side of history’ and urges working together against the ‘law of the jungle’

Chinese President Xi Jinping frames strengthened Sino-Spanish partnership as a stand against global 'jungle law' during a high-profile state visit in Beijing. | Contesto: cronaca

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• Xi Jinping places Spain ‘on the right side of history’ and urges working together against the ‘law of the jungle’

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Chinese President Xi Jinping, hosting Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Tuesday, declared that Spain has chosen to stand "on the right side of history" by deepening its partnership with China. The meeting, a carefully orchestrated display of diplomatic unity, was centered on reinforcing bilateral economic and diplomatic ties. The summit occurred against a backdrop of escalating geopolitical friction, primarily between China and the United States, lending significant weight to the public affirmation of solidarity between Beijing and a key European Union member state. President Xi utilized the platform to deliver a pointed critique of the current global order, urging the two nations to work together against what he termed the "law of the jungle" in international affairs. This rhetoric, a staple in Chinese diplomatic language used to critique unilateralism and hegemony—often thinly veiled references to U.S. foreign policy—framed the strengthened bilateral relationship as a move towards a more multipolar world. The symbolism of the venue, the epicenter of Chinese political power, underscored the importance Beijing places on Madrid's engagement at a time when Western alliances are being tested by divergent economic and strategic interests. The push for enhanced economic collaboration formed the pragmatic core of the discussions. While specific new deals were not detailed in the immediate readout, the emphasis was on solidifying existing channels of trade and investment. Spain represents a critical gateway for Chinese goods into the European single market and is a recipient of significant Chinese investment in sectors like infrastructure, energy, and finance. For a Spanish economy grappling with inflationary pressures, Chinese partnership offers avenues for growth and market access, a compelling counterweight to purely transatlantic economic dependencies. For the European Union, Spain's deepening rapport with China presents a complex diplomatic equation. As a mainstream EU power, Spain's foreign policy alignment has traditionally been anchored within the transatlantic framework. This visible warming of ties with...

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