European Union and Chinese leaders are meeting in Beijing for a high-stakes summit marking 50 years of diplomatic relations, but expectations for any breakthrough are extremely low.
The talks are dominated by escalating trade disputes, mutual accusations of unfair practices, and strategic mistrust, with both sides also feeling pressure from U.S. trade policies. Despite hopes earlier in the year for a reset, recent moves such as controls on critical minerals and ongoing disagreements over Russia and global security have soured the mood. European businesses and NGOs are calling for substantive progress, but officials admit that simply holding the summit is seen as an achievement.
The outcome is likely to be more symbolic than substantive, reflecting the current chill in EU-China relations.
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