The 25th EU-China summit in Beijing marked a tense turning point in relations, with both sides acknowledging that ties are at an 'inflection point.' European leaders pressed China to address trade imbalances, open its markets, and stop supporting Russia amid the ongoing Ukraine war.
Despite marking 50 years of diplomatic relations, the summit yielded little progress beyond a joint statement on climate change and rare earths. EU officials warned that continued economic and geopolitical frictions could jeopardize future cooperation.
The summit highlighted deep divisions over trade practices and China's stance on Russia, leaving the future of EU-China relations uncertain.
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