During an official visit to China, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez urged Beijing to play a more prominent role in managing major global issues, emphasizing the need to strengthen a "multipolar" international order. This statement comes amid a geopolitical realignment marked by a relative withdrawal of the United States on several fronts.
Speaking at Tsinghua University in Beijing, Pedro Sánchez argued that China should become more involved in key issues such as climate change, international security, defense, and reducing inequality. He also called on Europe to intensify its efforts to have a greater influence on the world stage.
This stance is part of Madrid's diplomatic strategy, which seeks to maintain a close dialogue with Beijing despite persistent tensions between China and several Western countries, particularly on trade and security issues.
Spain is among the European states most in favor of strengthening economic relations with China, which it views as a strategic partner rather than a rival. This approach contrasts with that of some Western allies who are more cautious in the face of Beijing's growing influence.
Pedro Sánchez's visit is part of a series of recent trips by Western leaders to China, demonstrating a shared desire to maintain open channels of communication with the world's second-largest economy.
In a changing international context, the remarks of the head of the Spanish government illustrate the ongoing debates on the balance of power and the role that China could play in global governance in the coming decades.
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