Spain and China are cosying up - to the anger of many in the EU
Amid global tumult, the two countries alliance is not the only unlikely pairing.
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"It's a bit chicken and egg. Did Spain distance itself from European allies, or did they distance themselves from us?"
— Victor Cortizo , Academic
Key People
Lu Shan is the vice-mayor of Shanghai, focused on enhancing urban consumption opportunities.
Pedro Sanchez is the Socialist Prime Minister of Spain.
Victor Cortizo is a lawyer and academic specializing in Sino-Spanish relations.
Xi Jinping is the General Secretary of the Communist Party of China and President of China.
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Amid global tumult, the two countries alliance is not the only unlikely pairing.
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