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 strategic mistrust.
Expectations for the meeting are low, as both sides face deep divisions over trade imbalances, market access, and geopolitical issues such as Russia's war in Ukraine. European leaders are under pressure to present a united front while balancing economic interests and concerns about China's global influence. Businesses on both sides are urging leaders to seize the opportunity for substantive agreements, but few expect major breakthroughs.
The summit highlights the growing complexity and strain in EU-China relations, with both parties wary of further escalation.
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