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.

Chinese President Xi, Premier Li host European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council head Antonio Costa in Beijing - Anadolu Ajansı

Expectations were low for the summit in the Chinese capital marking 50 years of diplomatic ties between Beijing and Brussels after weeks of escalating tension.