US EditionVon Der Leyen Says EU-China Ties Are at ‘Inflection Point’
CHINA, JUL 24 – EU-China relations face challenges from trade imbalances, export controls, and sanctions amid broader geopolitical issues, with China’s trade surplus hitting nearly $143 billion in six months, EU officials said.
- The EU-China summit commenced in Beijing on July 24, 2025, with European leaders meeting China's top officials, including Xi Jinping and Li Qiang, to commemorate half a century of diplomatic relations.
- At Beijing’s request, the summit was shortened from its originally planned two-day duration to a single day, reflecting ongoing tensions related to trade imbalances and China's continued backing of Russia amid the conflict in Ukraine.
- Von der Leyen said the relationship has reached an inflection point, emphasizing the need for rebalancing trade and addressing EU concerns on market access and export controls.
- The EU recorded a €300 billion trade deficit with China in 2024, and Xi urged the EU to keep markets open and refrain from restrictive economic measures amid global uncertainty.
- The summit ended without tangible results but showed mutual willingness to cooperate on climate goals and urged China to use its influence to help end the war in Ukraine.
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