Xi says China, EU must deepen trust but bloc chief urges 'real solutions'

Chinese President Xi Jinping (4th-L) listens to President of the European Council Antonio Costa (2nd-R), in presence of President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen (3dr-R), and High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission Kaja Kallas (R) during the opening remarks of the 25th European Union - China Summit at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on July 24, 2025. (AFP)