The 25th EU-China summit in Beijing marked 50 years of diplomatic ties but was overshadowed by escalating trade tensions, concerns over China's support for Russia, 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 economic imbalances and use its influence to push Russia towards peace in Ukraine. Chinese President Xi Jinping, meanwhile, pressed the EU to make 'the right strategic choice' and called for deeper cooperation, while warning against protectionist trade measures. Despite the tense atmosphere, the two sides managed to issue a joint statement on climate change, but made little progress on resolving broader disputes.
The summit highlighted the growing complexity and fragility of EU-China ties as both sides navigate global economic and geopolitical challenges.
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