Chinese leader Xi Jinping urged the European Union to make “the right strategic choice” and enhance cooperation with China, while EU leaders called for a rebalancing of trade ties, as the two sides tackle deep-seated grievances at a tense summit in Beijing.

At a tense summit in Beijing, Chinese President Xi Jinping urged EU leaders to handle differences as trade tensions peak. EU officials, including Ursula von der Leyen, seek a balanced approach amid a record trade deficit and recent disputes over China’s overcapacity and global market influence.