The latest EU-China summit in Beijing, marking 50 years of diplomatic ties, exposed deepening rifts between the two powers.
European leaders pressed China to address trade imbalances, open its markets, and curb support for Russia amid the ongoing Ukraine war, but made little progress beyond a narrow joint climate statement. EU officials warned that China's stance on Russia is now a 'determining factor' in their relationship, and threatened to restrict market access if trade issues persist. Despite calls for cooperation, both sides remain wary, with mutual frustrations over economic policies and geopolitical alignments.
The summit underscores that EU-China ties are at an 'inflection point,' with future cooperation hanging in the balance.
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