The upcoming EU-China summit in Beijing marks the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations but comes at a time of heightened trade frictions and strategic mistrust.
European leaders, including Ursula von der Leyen and António Costa, are set to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping, but expectations for breakthroughs are low. Key issues include escalating trade disputes, concerns over fair competition, and broader geopolitical divides, particularly regarding Russia and the US. European businesses are caught in the crossfire, facing uncertainty as both sides struggle to find common ground.
The summit is seen as a critical test of European unity and the future direction of EU-China relations.
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