U.S. Ambassador warns Spain against deepening China ties in critical sectors

Summary

U.S. Ambassador to Spain, Benjamin Leon, warned Spain to be cautious in deepening ties with China, particularly in critical sectors like data, defense, and telecommunications. In his first public speech since taking office in February, Leon raised concerns about public contracts being awarded to companies working with Huawei, which Washington views as a security threat. The speech reflects ongoing U.S. efforts to discourage allies from engaging with Chinese technology firms over national security concerns.