Chinese President Xi Jinping will meet top European Union officials on Thursday in a summit scaled back by trade tensions and the ongoing war in Ukraine. The two-day event has been reduced to one day at Beijing’s request, and is taking place in China instead of Brussels. The 50th anniversary of China-EU diplomatic ties provides a backdrop for the meeting, which comes after months of speculation about improved relations between the bloc and China. Xi’s decision not to travel to Europe for the talks highlights the current divisions between the two sides.
Source: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-07-23/xi-to-meet-eu-chiefs-at-downsized-summit-hit-by-trade-ukraine