The latest EU-China summit in Beijing, marking 50 years of diplomatic ties, was dominated by escalating trade tensions, a growing trade deficit, and disagreements over China's support for Russia amid the Ukraine war.
European leaders, including Ursula von der Leyen, pressed China for a more balanced economic relationship and greater market openness, warning that continued imbalances could threaten future cooperation. Despite the discord, both sides managed to issue a joint statement on climate change, highlighting this as a rare area of agreement.
Chinese President Xi Jinping urged the EU to make 'the right strategic choice' and deepen cooperation, but EU officials described the relationship as being at an 'inflection point.' The summit ended with little concrete progress, underscoring the deepening divide between the two economic giants.
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