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EU-China summit – who’s attending and what’s on the agenda?

EU-China summit – who’s attending and what’s on the agenda?

Summary

The European Union and China will hold a one-day summit in Beijing to mark 50 years of diplomatic relations, with discussions expected on trade tensions and the Russia-Ukraine war. European leaders, including Ursula von der Leyen, plan to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping to address trade disputes and China's relationship with Russia.

Key Facts

  • The EU-China summit in Beijing marks 50 years of diplomatic relations.
  • The meeting, initially planned for two days, was shortened to one day by China.
  • Trade disagreements include issues over market access and rare earth elements.
  • Geopolitical tensions include Russia's war in Ukraine, with China's ties to Russia being significant for the EU.
  • EU officials will discuss these issues with Xi Jinping and other Chinese leaders.
  • China denies accusations of supporting Russia's war and focuses on peace negotiations.
  • The EU recently sanctioned Chinese entities for their alleged support of Russia's war efforts.
  • The summit aims to have open dialogues on important issues, according to EU leaders.
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