Expectations were low for the summit in the Chinese capital marking 50 years of diplomatic ties.

The European Union and China celebrated 50 years of bilateral diplomatic relations at a high-profile summit in Beijing on Thursday. But many contentious issues dampened the festive mood.

Top EU leaders told their Chinese counterparts at a summit in Beijing on Thursday that Beijing must do more to level the huge trade surplus it has with Europe.

Expectations from the summit have been tempered by uncertainty over global trade and politics.

Trade relations between the European Union and China reached what European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen called a “clear inflection point” on

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During the 25th EU-China Summit in Beijing, the European Union highlighted severe human rights issues in Tibet, underscoring Tibet as a pivotal issue in their bilateral relations. Both sides acknowledged 50 years of diplomatic ties,

The two economic juggernauts issued a joint statement on climate change, urging more emission cuts and greater use of green technology.

EU trade relationship needs more balance:: Beijing, China:::: Ursula von der Leyen, European Commission President“Unlike other major markets, Europe keeps its market open to Chinese goods. This reflects our longstanding commitment to rules-based trade.

At the 25th EU-China Summit held in Beijing on July 24, 2025, the European Union raised strong concerns regarding the worsening human rights situation in Tibet, marking yet another clear signal that Tibet remains a key point of contention in EU-China relations,