China-EU summit ends in climate deal as talks strain over trade, Ukraine and imbalance

Chinese and European Union leaders have met in Beijing for their first in-person summit since 2023, addressing a range of contentious issues amidst growing trade tensions. The talks, led by Chinese President Xi Jinping and EU officials Ursula von der Leyen and Antonio Costa, highlighted the complex nature of China-EU relations. While both sides emphasised the need for cooperation in an uncertain global landscape, significant disagreements persisted over trade imbalances, market access, and China's stance on Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Despite these challenges, the summit yielded a positive outcome with a joint pledge on climate change, offering a glimmer of hope for future collaboration.
The meeting underscored the delicate balance the EU seeks to strike with China, as it navigates economic interdependence and geopolitical concerns. With a staggering 350 billion dollar trade deficit and ongoing disputes over tariffs and market restrictions, the EU pushed for a "rebalancing" of the relationship. Meanwhile, China urged a united front against US trade policies, highlighting the complex dynamics at play in this trilateral relationship.

Al Jazeera's Katrina Yu reports from Beijing.

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