The 25th EU-China summit in Beijing marked 50 years of diplomatic ties but was dominated by escalating tensions over trade imbalances, China's support for Russia, and rare earths. European leaders pressed China to open its markets and address overcapacity, while also urging Beijing to use its influence to help end the war in Ukraine. Despite a joint statement on climate action, little concrete progress was made on the most contentious issues. Both sides acknowledged that their relationship is at an 'inflection point,' with mutual calls for more balanced trade and proper handling of frictions. The summit underscored deep divisions, with the EU warning that China's ties with Russia are now a determining factor in future relations.
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