European Union leaders are heading to Beijing for a high-stakes summit with China, marking the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations amid escalating trade disputes and deepening mistrust.
Expectations for breakthroughs are low, as both sides grapple with issues ranging from unfair trade practices to differing stances on Russia's war in Ukraine. The summit comes at a time when European businesses feel caught in the crossfire of global economic tensions, and the EU is seeking to balance its relationships with both China and the US. Human rights concerns and calls for fair competition are also on the agenda, but divisions run deep.
The outcome of the summit could set the tone for future EU-China cooperation—or further entrench their differences.
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