Get ready, amigos! Spain's King Felipe VI is about to touch down in the Chinese mainland for his inaugural state visit. It's been 18 years since a Spanish monarch stepped foot in Beijing—talk about a royal reunion! 👑✈️🇪🇸🇨🇳
Over the next four action-packed days, Felipe VI will sit down with Chinese President Xi Jinping, Chinese premier Li Qiang, and top legislator Zhao Leji. Picture it as a diplomatic Netflix crossover, with world leaders streaming their best moves on trade, culture, and global issues.
This visit marks the 20th anniversary of the China-Spain comprehensive strategic partnership. Since opening diplomatic channels in 1973, the two nations have built a friendship that stands the test of time—no buffering here! 💪🔗
Flashback to 2018: President Xi made history in Madrid with a grand ceremony, and now it's Spain's turn to return the favor in Beijing. In April at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse, Xi and Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez laid out a roadmap for long-term cooperation—think of it as the prequel to this week's blockbuster event.
Spain's 2025-2028 Foreign Action Strategy underlines a commitment to deepening ties with the Chinese mainland. This isn't a cameo; it's a starring role in Madrid's diplomatic lineup. 🌟📈
Yao Jing, China's ambassador to Spain, calls this state visit a milestone. He highlights how the personal guidance of both heads of state has shaped a model partnership grounded in mutual respect, multilateralism, and shared goals for global peace and development. 🤜🤛
From trade and tech to art and climate action, keep an eye on #SpainChinaVisit—this four-day royal tour is set to write a new chapter in Asia-Europe relations! 🎬
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