BEIJING, April 14 (Xinhua) -- Spain opposes a "new Cold War," decoupling and severing of supply chains, and supports Europe and China in enhancing communication, mutual understanding and cooperation, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said when meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday in Beijing.

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez attends a press conference in Madrid, Spain, on March 20, 2026. (Photo: Xinhua)

Spain highly values China's status as a major country, said Sanchez, who is on an official visit to China.