Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Suman Naishadham

Sánchez returns to China as Spain seeks deeper ties amid Iran war tensions

China Spain - (AP)

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is in China again this week, his fourth trip in as many years to the world’s number two economy as Spain seeks to strengthen its political and commercial ties with Beijing.

Sánchez’s visit comes at a complex geopolitical moment as European leaders are trying to influence an end to the U.S.-Israeli war in Iran. Meanwhile, Spain's relationship with the U.S. has been strained, most recently due to Sánchez’s vocal disapproval of the U.S.-Israeli war in Iran.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.