The King emphasized to the Spanish community that they are leaving content with the progress of this "first State visit" that began on Tuesday in Chengdu. The visit represents the renewal of the shared willingness to build a "pragmatic relationship based on dialogue, respect, and mutual benefit."
The monarch highlighted that Spain is valued in China as a "constructive and reliable partner." Furthermore, he emphasized the importance of China in the international geostrategic landscape, defending Spain's commitment to strengthening ties against the criticism that this policy generates in other capitals. During their meeting with President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People, Felipe VI stressed that since 1978, a "solid relationship of mutual trust" and "shared prosperity" has been established.
China responded with significant gestures. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, a high-ranking official of the Chinese Communist Party, was responsible for welcoming the King and Queen at the airport, a detail that highlights the importance the Chinese government attached to the visit. Xi Jinping stated that both countries have set "an example of friendly coexistence" and that China is willing to build a "stronger comprehensive strategic partnership" with Spain.
Economically, the Spanish delegation left very satisfied. The most important agreement was the elevation of the level of the Spanish-Chinese Joint Commission, with annual ministerial-level meetings. Felipe VI emphasized that a strong economic relationship requires legal security, fair competition, and reciprocity in market access. The visit also served to address Human Rights, with the monarch defending Spain's values: "democracy, International Law, Human Rights, and multilateral cooperation."
In parallel, Queen Letizia visited the Beiwai University in Beijing to pay tribute to the Spanish language and its teachers. At this center, a pioneer in the study of Spanish, the Queen noted that studying Spanish in China is a "trend," driven by literature and, above all, by the singer Rosalía. Currently, there are 106 universities offering a degree in Spanish and around 60,000 students throughout the country.