Top Chinese and EU officials, including Ursula von der Leyen and Antonio Costa, are set to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing as they commemorate 50 years of diplomatic relations. Despite previous scheduling issues leading to uncertainty about the meeting, it has been confirmed to proceed. Beijing is promoting the summit as an opportunity to reset relations, with Chinese officials emphasizing a focus on pragmatic cooperation and the importance of addressing grievances while acknowledging shared goals.
Ursula von der Leyen and Antonio Costa are due to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing as the EU and China mark 50 years of diplomatic relations amid simmering tensions.
Beijing has billed the event as a chance to reset relations with Europe, said Marina Rudyak, emphasizing the need for pragmatic cooperation and accommodating differences.
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