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Tensions, clashes and low expectations loom over EU-China summit

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"[T]he EU will have more, not fewer, members by the mid-2030s — possibly as many as 36 compared to today's 27."

"In the (very) long term we will likely see the EU grow from its current 27 states to as many as 35."

"There is no majority in any other member state in government, parliament or public opinion for a full exit from the EU."

There's "no room for complacency over the future prospects of disintegration."

"[W]e could have a referendum on 'Dexit' — a German exit from the EU" if a reform of the bloc isn't possible.

"If we do not manage migration... In some time, the EU may fall apart."

“I believe others will leave. I do think keeping it together is not gonna be as easy as a lot of people think.”

Brexit "will trigger a domino effect."

Brexit "will set off the domino effect that will bring down all of Europe."

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"China's nominal gross domestic product is unlikely to surpass that of the U.S. in the next few decades."

"This idea of China becoming the world's biggest economy may not happen, actually."

"China probably won't ever overtake the US economy on a sustained basis."

"The likelihood of the prediction that China's GDP will one day overtake that of the U.S. is declining."

"China is forecast to overtake the U.S. as the world’s largest economy by around 2035."

"China will overtake the US as the world's top economy in about 2035 with a high probability."

"[T]he size of China's economy in USD terms will overtake the US in 2028."

"China will overtake the United States to become the world's biggest economy in 2028."

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The 25th EU-China summit took place in Beijing on Thursday, with European Council President António Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen meeting Chinese President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang.

The 25th EU-China summit took place in Beijing on Thursday, with European Council President António Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen meeting Chinese President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang.

The summit commemorated the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the European Union and China, providing an opportunity for leaders to discuss bilateral relations and global geopolitical challenges.</span

The summit commemorated the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the European Union and China, providing an opportunity for leaders to discuss bilateral relations and global geopolitical challenges.

EU-China bilateral trade reached €730 billion in 2024, but the EU faces a trade deficit of €305 billion in goods, with the EU exporting €213.2 billion to China while importing €519 billion worth of goods.</span

EU-China bilateral trade reached €730 billion in 2024, but the EU faces a trade deficit of €305 billion in goods, with the EU exporting €213.2 billion to China while importing €519 billion worth of goods.

European leaders called on China to use its influence on Russia to end the war in Ukraine, emphasizing China's responsibility as a UN Security Council permanent member to uphold international law and the UN Charter.</span

European leaders called on China to use its influence on Russia to end the war in Ukraine, emphasizing China's responsibility as a UN Security Council permanent member to uphold international law and the UN Charter.

The EU and China signed a Joint Press Statement on Climate Change, agreeing to lead global efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and work together toward COP30, with both sides committing to submit 2035 climate targets.</span

The EU and China signed a Joint Press Statement on Climate Change, agreeing to lead global efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and work together toward COP30, with both sides committing to submit 2035 climate targets.

The EU raised concerns about Chinese cyberattacks, export restrictions on rare earth minerals, and human rights issues in Xinjiang, Tibet, and Hong Kong, while China called for the EU to maintain open trade and investment markets.</span

The EU raised concerns about Chinese cyberattacks, export restrictions on rare earth minerals, and human rights issues in Xinjiang, Tibet, and Hong Kong, while China called for the EU to maintain open trade and investment markets.

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China offers Europe stability and partnership in an increasingly turbulent world marked by US protectionism and trade wars. The relationship has delivered mutual benefits for 50 years, and interdependency should be viewed as an opportunity rather than a risk. Decoupling and building walls will only lead to self-isolation and reduced prosperity for both sides.

China offers Europe stability and partnership in an increasingly turbulent world marked by US protectionism and trade wars. The relationship has delivered mutual benefits for 50 years, and interdependency should be viewed as an opportunity rather than a risk. Decoupling and building walls will only lead to self-isolation and reduced prosperity for both sides.

EU-China Summit Marks 50 Years Amid Trade, Ukraine Tensions

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The summit exposed fundamental imbalances that threaten the sustainability of EU-China relations. Europe's massive €305 billion trade deficit demonstrates how China benefits disproportionately while European companies face restricted market access and unfair competition from subsidized Chinese firms. China's continued support for Russia's war machine makes it complicit in undermining European security.

The summit exposed fundamental imbalances that threaten the sustainability of EU-China relations. Europe's massive €305 billion trade deficit demonstrates how China benefits disproportionately while European companies face restricted market access and unfair competition from subsidized Chinese firms. China's continued support for Russia's war machine makes it complicit in undermining European security.

EU-China Summit Marks 50 Years Amid Trade, Ukraine Tensions

EU-China Summit Marks 50 Years Amid Trade, Ukraine Tensions

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