The upcoming EU-China summit in Beijing marks 50 years of diplomatic relations but is set against a backdrop of escalating trade disputes, strategic mistrust, and geopolitical divides.
European leaders, including Ursula von der Leyen and António Costa, are expected to press China on issues such as fair trade, economic security, and Russia's war in Ukraine, while Chinese officials seek deeper cooperation. Expectations for major breakthroughs are low, with both sides bracing for difficult negotiations and little hope for substantive deals. European businesses find themselves caught in the middle as the EU balances its relationships with both China and the US.
The summit will test European unity and could shape the future of global economic and political alliances.
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