In a landmark diplomatic event, Spain’s King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia embarked on their first state visit to China in 18 years, marking a significant milestone in bilateral relations. This visit follows three earlier trips by Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez since 2023, signaling a renewed commitment to deepening ties between the two nations. The royal couple’s itinerary included a high-profile ceremony in Beijing, where they joined Chinese President Xi Jinping to sign cooperation agreements aimed at fostering strategic alliances in key sectors such as automotive innovation, green energy, and technological advancement. King Felipe VI commenced his visit in Sichuan province, where he inaugurated the Spain-China Business Forum in Chengdu, a platform designed to enhance trade and investment opportunities. During his address, the monarch emphasized Spain’s dedication to a rules-based international system, transparency, and legal respect, while advocating for stronger economic collaboration. Official statistics reveal that approximately 400 Spanish companies operate in China, while nearly 300 Chinese enterprises have established a presence in Spain, with Beijing’s cumulative investments in the European nation surpassing those of Spain in China. This burgeoning partnership, however, has raised concerns in the United States, the European Union’s largest trading partner, as it navigates the shifting dynamics of global diplomacy.