Leaders from the European Union and China are meeting in Beijing for a high-stakes summit marking 50 years of diplomatic relations, but the mood is tense amid escalating trade disputes and strategic mistrust.
The summit comes as both sides face mounting pressure from the US, particularly due to ongoing trade wars and geopolitical divides, including differing stances on Russia and global power dynamics. Expectations for major breakthroughs are low, with both parties bracing for difficult negotiations and limited deliverables. European businesses are caught in the crossfire, as the EU seeks to reduce dependency on China while maintaining economic ties.
The summit highlights the narrowing options for cooperation and the deepening divisions shaping the future of EU-China relations.
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