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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: EU-China Summit Opens in Beijing Amid Strained Ties and Low Expectations
Caption: EU-China Summit Opens in Beijing Amid Strained Ties and Low Expectations. A summit between China and the European Union has opened in Beijing on Thursday, with leaders expected to tackle a wide range of issues including trade tensions and the war in Ukraine. Chinese President Xi Jinping will meet EU leaders Ursula von der Leyen and Antonio Costa, despite earlier declining to host the summit in Brussels. While the EU once hoped Donald Trump's presidency would push it closer to China, relations have since deteriorated. The war in Ukraine, Beijing's ties with Moscow, and EU sanctions on Chinese banks have deepened mistrust. China, in turn, protested EU policies and reportedly voiced opposition to Russia losing the war. Trade remains a sticking point—tariff tit-for-tats on EVs and medical devices, rare earth restrictions, and Europe's growing trade deficit are fueling frustration. EU officials warn trust is at a low point, while China accuses the EU of mixed signals, likening its stance to a traffic light stuck on green, amber, and red at once. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
Keywords: Current affairs & Politics,EU-China summit,Beijing,China,European Union,Xi Jinping,Ursula von der Leyen,Antonio Costa,trade tensions,Ukraine war,EU sanctions,Chinese banks,Beijing-Moscow ties,EV tariffs,medical devices,rare earths,trade deficit,mistrust,diplomatic relations,mixed signals,tariff disputes,Brussels,2025 diplomacy
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