European Union and Chinese leaders met in Beijing for a high-stakes summit marking 50 years of diplomatic ties, but the mood was tense amid escalating trade disputes and geopolitical disagreements.
EU leaders, including Ursula von der Leyen, pressed China to address the bloc's growing trade deficit and voiced concerns over Beijing's support for Russia in the Ukraine war. While both sides agreed on the need for joint action on climate change, little progress was made on resolving core economic and political issues. Chinese President Xi Jinping urged Europe to make 'the right strategic choice' and deepen cooperation, but the EU insisted on a more balanced and reciprocal relationship.
The summit highlighted the growing complexities in EU-China relations, with global trade turbulence and shifting alliances shaping the future of their partnership.
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