EU-China Trade Tensions Continue Ahead of 50th Anniversary Summit

Last week, remarks from European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on challenges presented by China ignited a strong rebuttal from China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) spokesperson, highlighting the deepening economic and trade disputes between the two global powers. As the EU and China prepare to commemorate 50 years of diplomatic relations with a high-level summit, the exchange underscores persistent friction over issues ranging from market access and trade imbalances to subsidies and "overcapacity."