King Felipe’s Groundbreaking State Visit to China: Strengthening Ties Amid Geopolitical Shifts

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King Felipe of Spain is beginning the first state visit to China by a Spanish monarch in 18 years, aiming to enhance Madrid’s courtship of Beijing within the European Union. This move aligns with the 20th anniversary of high-level bilateral relations, offering a strategic rebalance for Spain at a time when relations with the U.S. are declining. The Spanish delegation, including Foreign Minister Jose Maria Albares and Economy Minister Carlos Cuerpo, will first visit Chengdu before meeting President Xi Jinping in Beijing. The visit is part of a broader strategy to address trade imbalances, evidenced by Spain’s significant import-export disparity…