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Russia ties strain EU-China relations as Beijing summit concludes early

Xi Jinping meets with Antonio Costa and Ursula von der Leyen, ahead of a China-EU Summit, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, 24 July. AP - Xie Huanchi

An EU-China summit in Beijing wrapped up early on Thursday amid rising tensions, despite efforts to foster cooperation on trade, climate, and global stability.

In a tense summit that blended both diplomacy and frank discussion, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen made it clear on Thursday that China's close ties with Russia are now the central factor shaping EU-China relations.

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