US EditionChina's Xi declines EU invitation to anniversary summit, FT reports
- Chinese President Xi Jinping has declined an invitation to visit Brussels for an EU-China summit marking 50 years of diplomatic ties, as reported by the Financial Times.
- Beijing informed EU officials that Premier Li Qiang will represent China instead of Xi, according to the Financial Times.
- Tensions between Brussels and Beijing have increased since Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022, with the EU accusing China of supporting the Kremlin, as noted by the Financial Times.
- Ongoing informal discussions are taking place regarding the summit date and representation level, as mentioned by an EU official.
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Why does President Xi Jinping refuse to attend the summit, the date of which is yet to be determined.
The Chinese Foreign Ministry commented on Xi Jinping's refusal to go to Brussels: EADaily
EADaily, March 17th, 2025. The Chinese Foreign Ministry commented on Xi Jinping's refusal to go to Brussels for the summit in honor of the 50th anniversary of the establishment of ties between China and The European Union. The corresponding statement was made by the official representative of the Chinese Foreign Ministry…
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