China would be a key strategic partner for Spain and Europe, says Spain's economy minister. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

cross-posted from: https://lemm.ee/post/60739210

Sanchez, the leader of one of Europe’s dwindling band of left-wing governments, will spend two days in Vietnam, forging a political connection with the country’s Communist leadership, before travelling on to Beijing on Friday for a day’s visit.

Spain’s economy minister Carlos Cuerpo said on Monday that China would be a key strategic partner for Spain and Europe.

  • Anyone@slrpnk.netEnglish
    51·
    7 days ago

    Will Mr. Sanchez raise this issue of the Chinese soldiers fighting for Russia against Ukraine? I mean, as “China would be a key strategic partner for Spain and Europe” …

    • orange_squeezer@lemm.eeEnglish
      62·
      7 days ago

      Probably not, because they aren’t soldiers. Private military contractors and random citizens can be found fighting all over the world. If China’s military got involved in Ukraine it would be an enormous geopolitical issue that would be akin to shooting itself in the face for an unreliable partner.