The 25th EU-China summit in Beijing marked 50 years of diplomatic ties but was overshadowed by escalating trade tensions and geopolitical disagreements. European leaders pressed China for a more balanced economic relationship, citing concerns over trade imbalances and Beijing's support for Russia amid the Ukraine war. Despite the discord, both sides managed to agree on joint action against climate change, one of the few areas of cooperation. Chinese President Xi Jinping urged the EU to make 'the right strategic choice,' while EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen warned that ties are at an 'inflection point.' The summit yielded few concrete outcomes, highlighting the growing challenges in the relationship between two of the world's largest economies.
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