Leaders from the European Union and China have convened in Beijing for a high-stakes summit marking 50 years of diplomatic relations, but the mood is tense amid escalating trade disputes and geopolitical friction.
The EU is pressing China for a more balanced economic relationship, citing concerns over trade imbalances, market access, and Beijing's support for Russia in the Ukraine conflict. Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for deeper trust and cooperation, while warning the EU to make 'the right strategic choices' in a turbulent global environment. Both sides are also expected to issue a joint statement on climate change, though expectations for major breakthroughs remain low.
The summit underscores the complex interdependence between two of the world's largest economies as they navigate competition, cooperation, and shifting global alliances.
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