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Expectations are rock-bottom for an EU-China summit on Thursday that will test European resolve and unity as the bloc faces intense trade pressure from both Beijing and the United States, analysts say.

After Donald Trump’s return to the White House, hopes were high that Beijing and Brussels could reach a gradual détente. And this year’s EU-China summit, marking the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations, was meant to reflect that. Fast-forward six months and relations have hit a new low.