The latest EU-China summit in Beijing, marking 50 years of diplomatic ties, exposed deepening rifts between the two powers. European leaders pressed China to address trade imbalances, market access, and its support for Russia amid the Ukraine war, warning that relations are at an 'inflection point.' Despite some progress on climate cooperation and rare earth exports, the summit yielded little on core economic and geopolitical disputes. EU officials signaled that continued Chinese backing of Moscow and persistent trade issues could jeopardize future cooperation. Both sides acknowledged the need for dialogue, but expectations for a breakthrough remain low as mutual frustrations grow.
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