The latest EU-China summit in Beijing marked 50 years of diplomatic ties but was overshadowed by escalating trade disputes and geopolitical rifts, particularly over China's support for Russia amid the Ukraine war. European leaders, including Ursula von der Leyen, pressed China to open its markets, address economic imbalances, and use its influence to push Russia toward peace talks. Despite a joint statement on climate change and limited progress on rare earth exports, the summit yielded few concrete outcomes, with both sides warning that relations are at an 'inflection point.' The EU signaled that continued market openness depends on China rebalancing trade, while President Xi urged Europe to make 'the right strategic choice.' The summit highlighted deep divisions, with climate cooperation now less of a safe haven and mutual distrust growing over trade and global security.
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