The 25th EU-China summit in Beijing marked 50 years of diplomatic ties but was overshadowed by escalating trade tensions and disagreements over China's support for Russia amid the Ukraine war. European leaders, including Ursula von der Leyen, pressed China for a more balanced economic relationship and greater market openness, warning that continued imbalances could threaten future cooperation. Despite the discord, both sides managed to issue a joint statement on climate change, highlighting it as a rare area of mutual agreement. Chinese President Xi Jinping urged the EU to make 'the right strategic choice' and called for deeper cooperation, but offered little on resolving trade or geopolitical disputes. The summit underscored the growing complexity and fragility of EU-China relations as both sides navigate global economic and political challenges.
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