The 25th EU-China summit in Beijing, marking 50 years of diplomatic ties, was dominated by escalating trade tensions and disagreements over China's stance on Russia's war in Ukraine.
European leaders pressed for a more balanced economic relationship, warning that continued imbalances could threaten market openness. Despite the tense atmosphere and low expectations, both sides managed to issue a joint statement on climate change, highlighting rare common ground.
Chinese President Xi Jinping urged the EU to make 'the right strategic choice,' while EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen described the relationship as being at an 'inflection point.' The summit underscored deep divisions on trade, geopolitics, and the future direction of EU-China cooperation.
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