The 25th EU-China summit in Beijing marked a critical juncture in relations, with European leaders warning that trade imbalances and China's support for Russia are straining ties to a breaking point. Despite celebrating 50 years of diplomatic relations, the summit yielded only narrow agreements, mainly on climate cooperation, while deep divisions over trade practices and the Ukraine war remained unresolved. EU officials pressed China to open its markets and address economic imbalances, warning that continued inaction could force Europe to restrict its own market access. Both sides acknowledged the need for stability and cooperation, but mutual distrust and geopolitical pressures overshadowed the talks. The summit highlighted that EU-China relations are at an 'inflection point,' with future cooperation hinging on significant policy shifts.
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