ความสัมพันธ์ระหว่างสหภาพยุโรป-จีนถึงจุดที่ไม่สามารถทนได้ กลายเป็นจุดที่สำคัญในช่วงการขัดแย้งทางการค้าและสงครามในยูเครน

The 25th EU-China summit in Beijing marked 50 years of diplomatic ties but was overshadowed by deepening tensions over trade imbalances and China's support for Russia amid the Ukraine war. European leaders pressed China to use its influence to end the conflict in Ukraine and called for a more balanced economic relationship, citing concerns over market access and overcapacity. Despite the friction, both sides managed to issue a joint statement on climate change and rare earth exports, but made little progress on resolving core disputes. The summit, shortened to one day, highlighted that China's ties with Russia are now a 'determining factor' in its relationship with the EU. Leaders on both sides acknowledged the relationship is at an 'inflection point,' with future cooperation hinging on resolving these critical issues.