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Spain's 'compliment sandwich' diplomacy with China offers EU a potential model

Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez recently visited Beijing, employing a diplomatic strategy that balanced praise for China with concerns over trade deficits and the Ukraine war. Analysts suggest this 'compliment sandwich' approach could offer a template for the EU in managing its complex relationship with China. However, some experts are skeptical, believing this method has historically failed to alter Beijing's behavior on critical issues. AI

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Spain's 'compliment sandwich' diplomacy with China offers EU a potential model

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 · Nayan Seth ·

    Could Spain’s ‘compliment sandwich’ approach to China work for the EU?

    Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez’s diplomatic balancing act during his visit to China last month marked a sharp contrast with a European Union grappling with geopolitical upheaval and economic stagnation. Sanchez pushed for closer ties with Beijing while raising concerns over…