The latest EU-China summit, marking 50 years of diplomatic ties, exposed deepening rifts between the two powers. Despite joint pledges on climate action, the meeting was dominated by disputes over trade imbalances, China's support for Russia amid the Ukraine war, and mutual accusations of unfair economic practices. European leaders pressed China to address market access and overcapacity concerns, while Beijing criticized EU trade restrictions and denied excessive subsidies. The summit, shortened and tense, yielded few concrete results beyond climate cooperation, highlighting a critical 'inflection point' in their relationship. Both sides acknowledged the need for dialogue but left major issues unresolved, signaling ongoing geopolitical and economic friction.
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