The latest EU-China summit in Beijing, marking 50 years of diplomatic ties, was dominated by escalating tensions over trade imbalances and China's support for Russia amid the Ukraine war.
European leaders pressed China to open its markets, address overcapacity, and rebalance the economic relationship, while also urging Beijing to use its influence to help end the conflict in Ukraine. Despite some agreement on climate change cooperation, the summit yielded little progress on major disputes, with both sides acknowledging that relations are at a critical 'inflection point.' Chinese President Xi Jinping called for deeper trust and cooperation, but EU officials insisted on 'real solutions' to longstanding issues.
The summit underscored the growing rift between the two economic powers, with trade friction and geopolitical concerns overshadowing any celebration of their historic partnership.
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