A high-stakes summit in Beijing marking 50 years of EU-China diplomatic ties ended with little progress, as relations reached an 'inflection point' over trade imbalances and China's support for Russia.
European leaders pressed China to open its markets and use its influence to push Russia toward ending the war in Ukraine, while Chinese officials urged Europe to make 'the right strategic choice' and deepen cooperation. Despite the tense atmosphere, both sides agreed on a joint statement to address climate change, but failed to resolve major disputes on trade and geopolitical issues. The EU warned that China's stance on Russia is now a 'determining factor' in their relationship, and hinted at possible restrictions on Chinese market access if economic imbalances persist.
The summit underscored growing mistrust and the challenges of balancing competition, cooperation, and global stability between two of the world's largest economies.
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