The 25th EU-China summit in Beijing marked 50 years of diplomatic ties but was overshadowed by escalating trade disputes and geopolitical friction, particularly over China's support for Russia during the Ukraine war.
European leaders pressed China to address economic imbalances, open its markets, and use its influence to help end the conflict in Ukraine. Despite these tensions, the two sides managed to issue a joint statement on climate change and rare earth exports, but made little progress on broader issues. Both parties acknowledged the relationship is at a critical turning point, with EU officials warning that China's stance on Russia is now a key factor in future ties.
The summit highlighted deep divisions and the urgent need for a strategic recalibration between two of the world's largest economies.
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