European Union and Chinese leaders are meeting in Beijing for a pivotal summit marking 50 years of diplomatic relations, but expectations for breakthroughs are low.
The talks are overshadowed by escalating trade frictions, security concerns, and disagreements over issues like Russia and critical minerals. Both sides are under pressure from the ongoing US-China rivalry, making cooperation more difficult. Despite the frosty atmosphere, the EU and China are expected to issue a joint statement on climate change, signaling some willingness to collaborate on global challenges.
However, deep-rooted mistrust and competing interests mean that significant progress on trade or political issues is unlikely.
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