European Union and Chinese leaders met in Beijing for a pivotal summit marking 50 years of diplomatic ties, but the event was dominated by deep disagreements over trade imbalances and China's support for Russia. While both sides agreed to strengthen cooperation on climate change, EU officials pressed China to address its large trade surplus and called for a 'rebalancing' of economic relations. Chinese President Xi Jinping urged the EU to make 'the right strategic choice' and criticized recent EU trade actions. The summit highlighted the growing strain in the relationship, with EU leaders warning that continued economic imbalances could threaten market openness. Despite the tensions, the joint climate statement was one of the few areas of consensus, as both sides seek to fill the global leadership gap left by the US.
Ole ensimmäinen, joka vastaa tähän yleinen keskustelu .
