Despite calls for cooperation and limited climate pledges, the EU-China summit exposed deep divisions and confirmed that long-term tensions are likely to persit.

China and the European Union have issued a joint call to action on climate change during a tense summit in Beijing.

At the 25th China-EU Summit held in Beijing, China and the European Union reached several key agreements on crucial global issues, including climate change and export controls. The summit also marked the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two global powers.