Reference Message Network reported on May 5 that according to a report on the website of Spain's "ABC News" on May 4, the Spanish government continues to promote relations with the Asian giant China, which is reflected in its new "2025-2028 Diplomatic Action Strategy". This 83-page document states: "We will advance an ambitious bilateral agenda with China, deepen the comprehensive strategic partnership entering its third decade, and demonstrate good bilateral relations through continuous personnel exchanges and mutual visits." The document also supports Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's frequent visits to China.
The report said therefore, Sanchez's efforts to deepen ties with China are not a short-term intention but an important part of the diplomatic roadmap for the next four years. The document commits to "utilizing existing political, economic, and technical dialogue mechanisms to improve economic relations with China."
In the previous "2020-2024 Diplomatic Action Strategy" document, which was 115 pages long, China was positioned as the "most influential" country in Asia at the political level, emphasizing the need to "build a more balanced relationship (especially in the economic field) while strengthening the EU's position."
It is worth noting that despite the current high tension between the two superpowers, the United States and China, reaching historic highs, the new Spanish diplomatic strategy document does not mention this issue or describe Spain's foreign policy direction in this game of contention.
The increasingly close relationship between Spain and China has caused dissatisfaction among the US government and unease within NATO. NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte is making great efforts to make the Trump administration recognize the role of the alliance in dealing with China. Next month, NATO will hold a summit in The Hague that is crucial to the stability of the organization. (Translated by Tian Ce)
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