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What happened at the 2025 European Union & China Summit?

The European Union (EU) and China held their 25 th summit in Beijing on 24 July 2025. The President of the European Council, António Costa, and the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, met with China’s President, Xi Jinping, followed by a meeting with Premier Li Qiang.

What happened at the 25th EU-China Summit?

The 25th EU-China summit took place in Beijing, China. President of the European Council, António Costa, and President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, representing the EU, met Chinese President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang at two separate sessions.

When does Xi Jinping meet with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen?

Chinese leader Xi Jinping meets with European Council President Antonio Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on July 24, 2025. Link Copied!

Will EU and China budge on key issues?

Neither the EU nor China is likely to budge on key issues. European Council President António Costa called on China to use its influence over Russia to bring an end to the war in Ukraine — a long-running plea from European leaders that is likely to fall again on deaf ears.

What did Xi Jinping say at a summit in Beijing?

Link Copied! Chinese leader Xi Jinping urged the European Union to make “the right strategic choice” and enhance cooperation with China, while EU leaders called for a rebalancing of trade ties, as the two sides tackle deep-seated grievances at a tense summit in Beijing.

How does the EU deal with China?

The EU opposes any unilateral attempts to change the status quo by force or coercion and insists on resolving disputes through peaceful means in accordance with international law. The summit takes place following a number of high-level bilateral meetings with Chinese counterparts.