The latest EU-China summit in Beijing marked 50 years of diplomatic ties but was dominated by escalating tensions over trade imbalances and China's support for Russia amid the Ukraine war. European leaders, including Ursula von der Leyen, pressed China to open its markets, address over-capacity, and use its influence to push Russia toward peace talks. Despite some progress on climate cooperation and rare earth exports, the summit yielded few concrete outcomes, with both sides warning that relations are at an 'inflection point.' The EU signaled it may restrict market access if China does not rebalance trade, while China urged Europe to make 'the right strategic choice.' The strained talks underscore deep divisions on economic and geopolitical issues, leaving the future of EU-China cooperation uncertain.
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