EU-China Relations Hit Boiling Point Over Russia and Ukraine War

Tensions between the European Union and China have escalated sharply as the EU imposed sanctions on Chinese banks and companies accused of aiding Russia's war effort in Ukraine. In response, China has issued strong protests and threatened retaliation, warning the EU to stop harming its economic interests. EU leaders, including Ursula von der Leyen, have made it clear that China's relationship with Russia is now the 'determining factor' in EU-China ties, urging Beijing to use its influence to push Russia toward ending the war. Despite calls for dialogue, both sides remain at an impasse, with China refusing to shift its stance and criticizing Western sanctions. The standoff marks a critical inflection point in global diplomacy, with significant implications for trade, security, and the future of the Ukraine conflict.