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 pressure from U.S. trade policies and struggle to resolve deep divisions over economic practices, market access, and geopolitical issues like the Ukraine war. Expectations for major breakthroughs are low, with both parties bracing for difficult negotiations and limited deliverables. European businesses are caught in the crossfire, worried about the impact of worsening relations on global supply chains and economic stability.
The summit highlights the growing complexity of EU-China relations and the challenges of balancing cooperation with competition in a shifting global landscape.
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