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China, Spain deepen ties amid ‘collapsing global order’
Madrid seeks deeper strategic and economic ties with Beijing while distancing itself from US military adventures in West Asia
14.04.2026
By News Desk
Source:https://thecradle.co/articles/china-spain-deepen-ties-amid-collapsing-global-order
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez pledged to deepen ties between their nations on 14 April, presenting closer cooperation as a response to what Xi described as a “collapsing global order” and escalating tensions triggered by the US war on Iran.
“The facts have shown deepening cooperation between China and Spain serves the interests of both countries’ peoples and aligns with the prevailing trend of our times,” Xi said
The Chinese president warned that “the international order is crumbling into disarray,” describing both chaos and moral decline during his meeting with Sanchez.
He called for stronger coordination, urging both sides to “enhance communication, consolidate mutual trust, and cooperate closely to resist any regression toward the law of the jungle.”
Sanchez, speaking alongside Xi, pushed for tighter China–EU relations, saying it is “more necessary today than ever” to build a stronger partnership that can “contribute to providing solutions” to global instability, trade tensions, and ongoing wars.
He also urged Beijing to take on a larger role in addressing crises in Iran, Ukraine, Gaza, and Lebanon.
Sanchez added that Beijing had agreed to measures aimed at narrowing Spain’s nearly $50 billion trade deficit with China, as well as additional cooperation agreements covering agriculture, transport, and infrastructure.
At the same time, the Spanish prime minister denounced Israel’s continuous violations of international law across West Asia and warned that “Those of us who raise our voice against governments violating international law are being threatened,” in reference to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s warning that Madrid would pay an “immediate price” for its stance against Israel's actions.
Spain also previously refused to allow US military bases on its territory to be used for strikes on Iran.
China condemned the US naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz as “dangerous and irresponsible,” warning it may respond if Washington escalates economic pressure.
Beijing has repeatedly called for preserving the fragile ceasefire and advancing negotiations after recent US–Iran talks failed.
Madrid seeks deeper strategic and economic ties with Beijing while distancing itself from US military adventures in West Asia
14.04.2026
By News Desk
Source:https://thecradle.co/articles/china-
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez pledged to deepen ties between their nations on 14 April, presenting closer cooperation as a response to what Xi described as a “collapsing global order” and escalating tensions triggered by the US war on Iran.
“The facts have shown deepening cooperation between China and Spain serves the interests of both countries’ peoples and aligns with the prevailing trend of our times,” Xi said
The Chinese president warned that “the international order is crumbling into disarray,” describing both chaos and moral decline during his meeting with Sanchez.
He called for stronger coordination, urging both sides to “enhance communication, consolidate mutual trust, and cooperate closely to resist any regression toward the law of the jungle.”
Sanchez, speaking alongside Xi, pushed for tighter China–EU relations, saying it is “more necessary today than ever” to build a stronger partnership that can “contribute to providing solutions” to global instability, trade tensions, and ongoing wars.
He also urged Beijing to take on a larger role in addressing crises in Iran, Ukraine, Gaza, and Lebanon.
Sanchez added that Beijing had agreed to measures aimed at narrowing Spain’s nearly $50 billion trade deficit with China, as well as additional cooperation agreements covering agriculture, transport, and infrastructure.
At the same time, the Spanish prime minister denounced Israel’s continuous violations of international law across West Asia and warned that “Those of us who raise our voice against governments violating international law are being threatened,” in reference to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s warning that Madrid would pay an “immediate price” for its stance against Israel's actions.
Spain also previously refused to allow US military bases on its territory to be used for strikes on Iran.
China condemned the US naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz as “dangerous and irresponsible,” warning it may respond if Washington escalates economic pressure.
Beijing has repeatedly called for preserving the fragile ceasefire and advancing negotiations after recent US–Iran talks failed.