The 25th EU-China summit in Beijing marked 50 years of diplomatic ties but was overshadowed by escalating trade tensions and disagreements over global issues, particularly Russia's war in Ukraine.
European leaders pressed China to address economic imbalances, reduce its trade surplus, and reconsider its support for Moscow, warning that continued disparities could threaten open markets. Chinese President Xi Jinping urged the EU to make 'the right strategic choice' and deepen cooperation, but offered little on key European concerns. Despite the friction, both sides managed to issue a joint statement on climate change, highlighting it as a rare area of agreement.
The summit underscored that EU-China relations are at a critical 'inflection point,' with future cooperation hanging in the balance.
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