European Union leaders are heading to Beijing for a high-stakes summit with China, marking the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations amid escalating trade disputes and deepening strategic mistrust.
Expectations for major breakthroughs are low, as both sides grapple with issues ranging from unfair trade practices and economic competition to differing stances on Russia's war in Ukraine. The summit comes at a time when European businesses feel caught in the crossfire of global economic conflicts, and the EU is seeking to balance its ties with both the US and China. While leaders hope to address critical trade and investment issues, the mood is tense, and divisions over global power dynamics and human rights persist.
The outcome of the summit could set the tone for future EU-China relations, but significant progress appears unlikely.
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