The European Union and China are set to hold a high-level summit in Beijing, marking 50 years of diplomatic relations amid escalating trade disputes and deepening strategic mistrust.
Expectations for the summit are low, with both sides bracing for difficult discussions on issues such as trade imbalances, market access, and geopolitical divides, particularly regarding Russia and global power dynamics. European businesses are increasingly caught in the crossfire, facing uncertainty as the world's major economies risk further economic conflict. The summit, shortened to one day, reflects the frosty state of relations, with little hope for major breakthroughs.
Both sides are under pressure to manage differences and seek areas of cooperation, but divisions over trade, human rights, and global influence remain stark.
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