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 between global economic giants, and the EU is reassessing its strategic autonomy in light of US-China rivalry. Human rights concerns and calls for fairer competition are also on the agenda, but divisions run deep.
The outcome of the summit is likely to set the tone for future EU-China relations, with little hope for immediate resolution.
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