The latest EU-China summit in Beijing, marking 50 years of diplomatic ties, was dominated by rising trade tensions and disagreements over China's support for Russia amid the Ukraine war. European leaders pressed China to address the growing trade imbalance and open its markets, warning that continued economic disparities could threaten future cooperation. Despite the friction, both sides managed to issue a joint statement on climate change, highlighting this as a rare area of agreement. Chinese President Xi Jinping urged the EU to make 'the right strategic choice' and deepen cooperation, while EU leaders insisted on 'real solutions' to economic and geopolitical concerns. The summit underscored that EU-China relations are at an 'inflection point,' with both sides recognizing the need for a recalibrated partnership but making little concrete progress.
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