היחסים בין האיחוד האירופי לסין בצומת: טנסיות מסחר ואתגרים גלובליים שולטים בפגישה מרכזית

European Union leaders met with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang in Beijing for the 25th EU-China summit, marking 50 years of diplomatic ties amid heightened tensions. The summit focused on rebalancing trade relations, with the EU pressing China on its trade surplus and support for Russia in the Ukraine conflict. Both sides acknowledged the need for cooperation on global issues like climate change, with plans for a joint climate statement, but expectations for major breakthroughs were low. The talks were overshadowed by ongoing trade frictions, geopolitical rivalry, and the impact of US tariffs, which have complicated the EU's position. Despite the frosty atmosphere, leaders emphasized the importance of dialogue and mutual trust in navigating an increasingly turbulent world.