Archive · 24 Jul 2025
Xi, EU Officials Discuss Trade, Tensions at Summit
China's President Xi met with top EU officials to talk about trade and other issues.
The EU wants to fix trade imbalances, as they buy much more from China than China buys from them.
Xi said they should work together and not use rules that hurt trade.
They talked about electric cars, rare earth materials, and China's help to Russia.
Both sides hope to agree on steps to protect the environment.
Xi Jinping urged the EU to handle differences and avoid restrictive trade tools.
Ursula von der Leyen called for a rebalancing of trade ties due to the EU's large trade deficit with China.
The summit was held in Beijing and focused on trade, the Ukraine war, and climate cooperation.
EU officials are concerned about Chinese industrial overcapacity and its impact on global markets.
Both sides aim to reach a joint statement on climate change.
- Who
- Xi Jinping, Ursula von der Leyen, and other EU officials.
- What
- A summit between Chinese and EU officials.
- When
- Thursday
- Where
- Beijing
- Why
- To discuss trade relations and address tensions.
China's View
EU's View
Trade Balance
China's View
Criticizes trade actions by Brussels
EU's View
Expresses concerns about China's overcapacity and trade practices.
Trade Approach
China's View
Advocates for open cooperation and avoiding trade restrictions.
EU's View
Seeks to 'rebalance' the trade relationship.
- Participants
- Xi Jinping, Ursula von der Leyen, Antonio Costa
- Location
- Beijing
- Focus
- Trade, Ukraine war, climate
- EU Trade Deficit
- 305.8 billion euros (historic)
- Rare Earth Export Surge
- 245% in June from May