Chinese President Xi Jinping listens to President of the European Council, Antonio Costa, in presence of President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, and High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission Kaja Kallas during the opening remarks of the 25th European Union – China Summit at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, 24 July 2025. ANDRES MARTINEZ CASARES/Pool via REUTERS