The 25th EU-China summit, marking 50 years of diplomatic ties, exposed deepening divisions between the European Union and China. Despite both sides facing pressure from US tariffs and agreeing on limited climate cooperation, trade frictions, China's stance on Ukraine, and Beijing's ties with Russia overshadowed the talks. The summit was shortened and marked by tense exchanges, with EU leaders demanding a more balanced economic relationship and raising concerns over human rights. Hopes for a united front against US trade policies faded, as both parties struggled to find common ground beyond climate pledges. The outcome signals a critical inflection point, with long-term tensions likely to persist.
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