European Union and Chinese leaders are meeting in Beijing for a high-stakes summit marking 50 years of diplomatic relations, but expectations for breakthroughs are extremely low.
The summit is dominated by escalating trade disputes, mutual mistrust, and the impact of U.S. trade policies, particularly those from the Trump era. Both sides are struggling to find common ground on issues like critical minerals, market access, and support for Russia, with European businesses caught in the crossfire. While some hope for renewed cooperation, most analysts predict few tangible outcomes, as the relationship remains strained and complicated by global geopolitical shifts.
The mere fact that the summit is taking place is being seen as a modest diplomatic achievement.
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