European Union and Chinese leaders are meeting in Beijing for a high-stakes summit commemorating 50 years of diplomatic relations, but the mood is far from celebratory.
Trade frictions, strategic mistrust, and external pressure from the U.S. have driven expectations for meaningful progress to a new low. Both sides are grappling with unresolved disputes over tariffs, market access, and China's support for Russia, making substantial agreements unlikely. European businesses are caught in the crossfire, and the summit is seen more as a symbolic gesture than a turning point.
Despite calls for cooperation on climate and economic issues, the relationship remains strained and uncertain.
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