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Spain and China are cosying up - to the anger of many in the EU

UK · 2026-10-02

Key takeaway

Spain deepens economic and cultural ties with China, diverging from the EU consensus.

  1. Step 1 · The triggerSpain strengthens diplomatic and commercial ties with China, opening its market to Chinese firms
  2. Step 2 · Knock-onChinese businesses gain easier access to Spain, increasing competitive pressure on Spanish and EU incumbents
  3. Step 3 · Knock-onEU member states register diplomatic friction, raising the risk of bloc-level countermeasures or regulatory shifts
  4. Step 4 · Reaches youUK SMEs with exposure to Spain or the EU face increased competition and regulatory uncertainty in supply chains or customer markets

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Source: bbc.co.uk

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