Spain courts China in new strategy as US ties grow sourBloombergSpain is planning to build political and financial links to China as US President Donald Trump upends the global economic order. The document, which was released yesterday, calls for more high-level meetings and economic exchanges between Spain and China. “Spain seeks to advance a positive and ambitious bilateral agenda with China, reinforcing the comprehensive strategic partnership as well as the excellent bilateral relationship,” the strategy says. Photo: ReutersThe strategy reaffirms Spain’s position as Europe’s leader on efforts to deepen ties with China — and its willingness to rebuff warnings in doing so from the Trump administration. Spain’s push to deepen its relationship with China not only risks irking the US, but even some of its European neighbors.

Source: Taipei Times February 20, 2026 16:49 UTC