The 25th EU-China summit in Beijing marked 50 years of diplomatic ties but was dominated by deepening 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 progress was made on resolving core disputes, with both sides acknowledging the relationship is at an 'inflection point.' The summit was shortened and expectations were low, reflecting the strained state of affairs. The outcome signals ongoing challenges in balancing economic cooperation with geopolitical and security concerns.
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