The 25th EU-China summit in Beijing marks 50 years of diplomatic relations but is overshadowed by escalating trade disputes and strategic mistrust.
European leaders pressed China to address its massive trade surplus and to reconsider its support for Russia amid the ongoing war in Ukraine. Chinese President Xi Jinping urged the EU to 'make the right strategic choice' and criticized recent EU trade actions, while both sides acknowledged the need for deeper trust and cooperation. Despite hopes for progress on climate change and economic issues, expectations for major breakthroughs remain low.
The summit highlights the complex, often fraught relationship between two of the world's largest economies as they navigate global instability and shifting alliances.
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