BEIJING — In a high-profile bilateral meeting held at the Great Hall of the People on April 14, 2026, Chinese President Xi Jinping welcomed visiting Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, who is currently conducting an official visit to China, and outlined a clear vision for deepening collaboration across multiple priority sectors between the two nations. During the meeting, Xi emphasized that China and Spain should ramp up cooperative efforts in key areas that include cross-border trade, renewable new energy, and the fast-growing intelligent economy, while also stepping up people-to-people exchanges in culture, education, scientific research, and sports. Noting that the two countries share a solid foundation for bilateral ties and multiple overlapping development interests, Xi pointed out that both sides should fully capitalize on existing opportunities to pursue innovation-driven growth. He added that advancing the China-Spain comprehensive strategic partnership to deliver more substantial, tangible outcomes will ultimately translate into greater well-being and shared prosperity for the populations of both nations.