The EU-China summit in Beijing ended early as tensions soared over China's deepening alliance with Russia amid the Ukraine war.
Despite efforts to focus on trade, climate change, and rare earth supply cooperation, the shadow of Moscow loomed large.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen warned that Beijing's refusal to distance itself from Russia is now the main stumbling block in EU-China relations.
Chinese President Xi Jinping countered with calls for multipolar cooperation and downplayed Western concerns.
While there was some progress on rare earth mineral exports and climate action, trade imbalances and mutual investigations remain flashpoints.
The summit reflected a growing unease in Europe over China’s geopolitical positioning and its reluctance to leverage influence over Russia.
Despite efforts to build trust, Brussels made it clear: Beijing’s stance on Ukraine will define the future of their relations.
Dialogue continues, but the cracks are widening as global fault lines deepen.
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