European Union and Chinese leaders are meeting in Beijing to mark the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations, but the summit is overshadowed by deepening trade disputes, strategic mistrust, and external pressures from the United States. Hopes for a reset in relations have faded amid new controls on critical minerals, ongoing disagreements over trade practices, and concerns about China's support for Russia. Both sides are entering the talks with low expectations, with officials suggesting that simply holding the summit is an achievement. Despite calls for cooperation on climate and economic issues, significant breakthroughs are unlikely, and the mood remains frosty. The summit highlights the growing complexity and strain in EU-China relations, even as both sides acknowledge the importance of continued engagement.
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