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 mistrust.
Expectations for 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 reassessing its strategic autonomy in the face of US-China rivalry. While leaders hope to address critical trade and investment issues, the mood is tense and divisions run deep, making significant progress unlikely.
The outcome of the summit could set the tone for future EU-China relations and impact global economic dynamics.
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