European Union and Chinese leaders are meeting in Beijing for a high-stakes summit marking 50 years of diplomatic relations, but expectations are low amid escalating trade disputes and strategic mistrust. The summit comes as both sides face mounting pressure from U.S. trade policies and disagreements over issues like critical minerals, market access, and the Ukraine war. European businesses are increasingly caught in the crossfire, with concerns about supply chain resilience and economic conflict. Despite calls for cooperation on climate and green technology, the mood is tense, and few concrete deliverables are expected. The meeting highlights the growing complexity and fragility of EU-China relations at a pivotal geopolitical moment.
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