The latest EU-China summit in Beijing, marking 50 years of diplomatic ties, was dominated by rising tensions over trade imbalances and China's support for Russia amid the Ukraine war. European leaders pressed China to open its markets and use its influence to push Russia toward peace, while Chinese officials urged the EU to make 'the right strategic choice' and deepen cooperation. Despite the high stakes, the summit yielded few concrete outcomes beyond a joint statement on climate change. Both sides acknowledged that their relationship is at an 'inflection point,' with the EU warning that China's stance on Russia is now a key factor in future ties. The summit underscored deep divisions and the urgent need for real solutions to rebalance economic relations and address geopolitical challenges.
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