The 25th EU-China summit in Beijing, marking 50 years of diplomatic ties, was dominated by escalating trade tensions, concerns over China's support for Russia in the Ukraine war, and calls for a more balanced economic relationship.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen described the relationship as being at an 'inflection point,' urging China to address trade imbalances and open its markets. Chinese President Xi Jinping pushed for deeper cooperation but criticized recent EU trade actions against Beijing. Despite the friction, both sides agreed to step up climate action, the only major area of consensus.
The summit yielded little progress on core disputes, highlighting growing strains in one of the world's most significant economic partnerships.
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