The recent EU-China summit in Beijing, marking 50 years of diplomatic relations, exposed significant rifts between the two powers. Despite limited agreements on climate action and rare earth exports, the talks were dominated by disputes over trade imbalances, China's support for Russia, and mutual grievances exacerbated by US tariffs. European leaders described the relationship as being at an 'inflection point,' with calls for China to address economic concerns and play a more constructive role in global affairs. The summit was shortened and expectations were low, highlighting the growing mistrust and lack of substantial progress. Both sides acknowledged the need for cooperation but left most issues unresolved, signaling a challenging path ahead for EU-China relations.
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