The 25th EU-China summit in Beijing marked 50 years of diplomatic ties but was overshadowed by escalating trade tensions and disagreements over global issues, particularly Russia's war in Ukraine. European leaders pressed China to address economic imbalances and reduce its trade surplus, warning that continued disparities could threaten open markets. Despite the friction, both sides managed to issue a joint statement on climate change, highlighting it as a rare area of cooperation. Chinese President Xi Jinping urged the EU to make 'the right strategic choice,' while EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen described the relationship as being at an 'inflection point.' The summit yielded few concrete outcomes, reflecting deep divisions and low expectations for immediate progress.
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