The Globalist China and the EU celebrate 50 years of diplomacy with strained summit
Jul 24, 2025
Latika Burke, a writer at large for The Nightly and an expert at the ANU's National Security College, shares insights from Ukraine amid rising tensions in Europe and China. Yossi Mecklberg, a senior fellow at Chatham House, discusses the complexities of EU-China relations as they celebrate 50 years of diplomacy. They delve into the impacts of trade disputes, Ukraine's public unrest against President Zelensky, and the urgent humanitarian crisis in Gaza. The conversation highlights the intricate interplay between international politics and domestic challenges.
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EU-China Relations Complexity
- The EU-China relationship is complex, seen as a partner, competitor, and systemic rival simultaneously.
- Trade has grown 300 times over 50 years, making EU-China ties crucial to global commerce.
China's Summit Strategy
- China views the EU summit more as a dialogue occasion than a breakthrough event.
- Beijing stresses EU should understand China's partnership with Russia is a core interest.
EU and Taiwan Dynamics
- EU maintains a one-China policy but internal views on Taiwan vary across member states.
- Taiwan is part of wider strategic competition involving territorial assertiveness and security concerns.