The 25th EU-China summit in Beijing, commemorating 50 years of diplomatic relations, exposed significant rifts between the two powers. While both sides issued a joint statement on climate action, the meeting was dominated by disputes over trade imbalances, China's support for Russia amid the Ukraine war, and mutual accusations of unfair economic practices. European leaders pressed China to open its markets and address overcapacity, while China criticized EU trade restrictions and urged pragmatism. The summit, shortened and marked by low expectations, highlighted that cooperation is increasingly limited to climate issues, with broader relations at an 'inflection point.' The outcome signals a challenging path ahead for EU-China ties, with global implications for trade and geopolitics.
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