The 25th EU-China summit in Beijing marks 50 years of diplomatic relations but is overshadowed by escalating trade tensions and disagreements over China's stance on Russia's war in Ukraine. European leaders, including Ursula von der Leyen, pressed China for a more balanced trade relationship and urged Beijing to address its trade surplus and support for Russia. Despite the friction, both sides agreed to strengthen cooperation on climate change, issuing a joint call to action. Chinese President Xi Jinping called for deeper trust and warned the EU to make 'the right strategic choice,' while EU leaders described the relationship as being at an 'inflection point.' The summit highlighted both the economic interdependence and the growing geopolitical rifts between the two powers.
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