The 25th EU-China summit in Beijing highlighted growing strains between the European Union and China, with leaders acknowledging that their relationship is at an 'inflection point.' While both sides agreed to cooperate on climate change and rare earth exports, significant disagreements remain over trade imbalances, market access, and China's support for Russia amid the Ukraine war. EU leaders pressed China to open its markets and use its influence to encourage Russia toward peace, while China urged Europe to make 'the right strategic choice' and manage differences constructively. The summit produced only narrow agreements, reflecting a pragmatic but cautious approach as both sides face external pressures, including US tariffs. Overall, the meeting underscored the complexity and fragility of EU-China relations at a critical geopolitical moment.
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