China’s Xi calls for pragmatism at summit with EU in uncertain times
Summary
Chinese President Xi Jinping and top European Union officials discussed making strategic choices in light of current global issues during a summit in Beijing. They marked 50 years of diplomatic relations amid ongoing disagreements, and planned to sign an agreement on climate change and carbon emissions.Key Facts
- Chinese President Xi Jinping met with EU leaders Ursula von der Leyen and Antonio Costa in Beijing.
- The summit was the first in-person meeting between Chinese and EU leaders since 2023.
- The meeting marked 50 years of diplomatic relations between China and the EU.
- Key topics included global challenges and strategic decisions.
- There are disagreements between the EU and China, including trade deficits and China's support for Russia.
- The EU and China are expected to sign a climate change and carbon emissions agreement.
- Chinese media sees the summit as an opportunity to improve China-EU relations.
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