The upcoming EU-China summit in Beijing marks the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations but is set against a backdrop of escalating trade disputes and deepening strategic mistrust.
European leaders, including Ursula von der Leyen and António Costa, are expected to press China on issues ranging from unfair trade practices to geopolitical alignments, particularly regarding Russia and global power dynamics. 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 crossfire, as the EU seeks to balance economic interests with calls for fair competition and human rights.
The summit highlights the growing complexity of EU-China relations and the challenge of maintaining unity within the EU amid external pressures from both China and the US.
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