The 25th EU-China summit in Beijing marked 50 years of diplomatic relations but exposed deep divisions between the two powers. European leaders pressed China on its trade surplus, economic imbalances, and support for Russia amid the Ukraine war, while China urged the EU to make 'the right strategic choice' and relax export controls. Despite the tense atmosphere and low expectations, both sides managed to issue a joint statement on climate cooperation and rare earths, but made little progress on resolving broader disputes. The summit highlighted the 'inflection point' in EU-China relations, with both sides acknowledging the need to rebalance their economic partnership. Overall, the meeting underscored the challenges facing EU-China ties in an increasingly turbulent geopolitical landscape.
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