היחסים בין האיחוד האירופי לסין מתקרבים לנקודת הצמרת בעקבות טנסיות מסחר וסכסוכים גיאופוליטיים

A high-stakes summit in Beijing marking 50 years of EU-China diplomatic ties was dominated by escalating trade tensions and disagreements over China's support for Russia in the Ukraine war. European leaders, including Ursula von der Leyen, pressed China to address economic imbalances, open its markets, and reduce its trade surplus, warning that continued disparities could threaten future cooperation. Despite the friction, both sides managed to issue a joint statement on climate change, highlighting this as a rare area of agreement. Chinese President Xi Jinping urged the EU to make 'the right strategic choice' and deepen cooperation, but EU officials insisted that 'real solutions' are needed to rebalance the relationship. The summit underscored the growing complexity and strain in EU-China ties, with little progress made on key issues beyond climate action.