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 address its trade surplus and leverage its influence over Russia to help end the conflict in Ukraine, while China urged the EU to make 'the right strategic choice' and criticized recent EU trade actions. Despite the strained atmosphere, both sides managed to issue a joint statement on climate change and rare earth exports, but made little progress on resolving broader economic and geopolitical disputes. The summit was shortened to one day, reflecting low expectations for breakthroughs. Leaders on both sides acknowledged that the relationship is at a critical turning point, with future cooperation hinging on resolving key differences.
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