The 25th EU-China summit in Beijing marked 50 years of diplomatic ties but was dominated by escalating trade tensions and disagreements over China's support for Russia in 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. Chinese President Xi Jinping called for deeper trust and cooperation but criticized recent EU trade actions and urged Europe to make 'the right strategic choice.' Despite the tense atmosphere, both sides managed to issue a joint statement on climate change, one of the few areas of agreement.
Overall, the summit highlighted growing geopolitical and economic rifts, with little progress made on resolving core disputes.
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