BEIJING (Reuters) -Chinese foreign ministry on Monday said the king of Spain, Felipe VI, will pay a state visit to China from November 10-13, the first by a Spanish monarch in 18 years, as Madrid seeks to bolster Chinese investment and boost trade ties. China is willing to join hands with Spain to seize the […]
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China confirms first visit by Spanish monarch in 18 years
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BEIJING (Reuters) -Chinese foreign ministry on Monday said the king of Spain, Felipe VI, will pay a state visit to China from November 10-13, the first by a Spanish monarch in 18 years, as Madrid seeks to bolster Chinese investment and boost trade ties.
China is willing to join hands with Spain to seize the opportunity presented by King Felipe VI’s visit to expand mutual cooperation and enhance the strategic partnership of the two nations, Mao Ning, spokesperson at the Chinese foreign ministry, said at a regular news briefing.
(Reporting by Ryan Woo and Xiuhao Chen; Editing by Christopher Cushing)