# EU-China Trade

The Madrid-Beijing Pivot: Pedro Sánchez and the Architecture of European Strategic Autonomy

Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s fourth visit to China in four years highlights Spain's pursuit of 'strategic autonomy' and its emergence as a pragmatic mediator between Europe and China. Amid geopolitical shifts in the Middle East and evolving trade dynamics, Madrid is prioritizing multilateralism and deepened economic ties over ideological decoupling.