At the 25th China-EU Summit in Beijing, EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen called for a rebalancing of relations, citing a €300 billion trade deficit with China. She emphasized the need for mutual solutions to address growing imbalances. Chinese President Xi Jinping, meanwhile, warned EU leaders to “make the right strategic choices” and avoid isolation, stressing that the challenges facing Europe are not caused by China. EU Council President Antonio Costa urged China to leverage its influence over Russia to end the Ukraine war.