Spain's engagement with China, including a recent visit by President Sánchez, is a high-stakes diplomatic move, potentially jeopardizing support from the European Union and the US. This strategy is particularly noteworthy given the current international climate and the past tensions with Morocco.
The US expressed concern, with warnings about the implications of closer ties with China. Italy, having previously engaged with China's Belt and Road Initiative, now opposes it, displaying a contrasting approach to Spain. Morocco's relations with Spain also remain a factor, influencing US diplomatic moves.
Within Spain, the opposition party, PP, shows fluctuating support for the government's actions and is navigating its own relations with European Union leaders.