The 25th EU-China summit in Beijing marked 50 years of diplomatic ties but was overshadowed by escalating trade disputes and disagreements over Russia's war in Ukraine.
European leaders pressed China to address economic imbalances, open its markets, and reduce its trade surplus, warning that continued inaction could threaten future cooperation. While both sides agreed on the need for joint climate action, little progress was made on other contentious issues.
Chinese President Xi Jinping urged the EU to make 'the right strategic choice,' while EU officials described the relationship as being at an 'inflection point.' The summit highlighted deep divisions, with both sides seeking to redefine their partnership in a turbulent global landscape.
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