Relations have cooled over Beijing’s alignment with Russia in its war on Ukraine as well as a surge in Chinese exports of electric vehicles to Europe.
Germany, Norway, Britain and others are increasing weapons production to help Kyiv. But the aid may be coming too late as winter looms and Ukraine’s counteroffensive against Russia stalls.
In her annual address, Ursula von der Leyen, president of the European Commission, pushed for the bloc to remain firm in the face of Russian aggression.