Відносини між ЄС та Китаєм досягли критичної точки через торгові напруги та геополітичні розбіжності

The recent EU-China summit in Beijing, marking 50 years of diplomatic ties, exposed deepening divisions between the two economic giants. Despite joint pledges on climate action, the talks were dominated by disputes over trade imbalances, China's support for Russia, and mutual grievances about tariffs and subsidies. European leaders pressed China to address unfair trade practices and use its influence to help resolve the war in Ukraine, while China criticized EU trade restrictions and called for more pragmatic cooperation. The summit, shortened and tense, highlighted that both sides are at an 'inflection point' in their relationship, with little progress made on key issues. The outcome signals a challenging road ahead for EU-China ties, with global economic and geopolitical implications.