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, will meet with Chinese counterparts to address critical issues such as trade imbalances, market access, and the impact of US-China rivalry. Expectations for major breakthroughs are low, with both sides bracing for difficult discussions and little hope for substantive agreements. European businesses are caught in the crossfire, facing uncertainty as the EU seeks to balance economic interests with calls for fair competition and human rights.
The summit highlights the narrowing options for Brussels as it navigates complex relations with both China and the US.
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