The recent EU-China summit in Beijing, marking 50 years of diplomatic ties, exposed deepening divisions between the two economic giants. Despite joint pledges on climate action, the talks were dominated by disputes over trade imbalances, China's support for Russia amid the Ukraine war, and mutual accusations of unfair economic practices. European leaders described the relationship as being at an 'inflection point,' with little progress made on resolving core issues. The summit was shortened and marked by tense exchanges, highlighting the growing mistrust and strategic rivalry. Both sides acknowledged the need for cooperation but left major disagreements unresolved, signaling a challenging path ahead for EU-China relations.
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