EU leaders will visit China to celebrate 50 years of diplomatic relations and discuss trade disputes and the China-Russia partnership.

On July 24, European Council President António Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will visit China to mark 50 years of diplomatic relations. The summit comes amid trade tensions, including disputes over electric cars and restrictions on exports of essential materials. European leaders want constructive dialogue to achieve a fair relationship and reduce conflicts between Brussels and Beijing, which have escalated in recent years.