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Top European Union leaders are scheduled to visit Beijing this week for a major summit aimed at potentially reshaping EU-China relations. This diplomatic engagement comes amid evolving geopolitical dynamics influenced by former U.S. President Donald Trump's trade policies, particularly his tariffs on Chinese goods. Trump's tariffs have prompted a recalibration of how Europe views Chinese investment, with some EU governments expressing a willingness to welcome Beijing's financial influence despite broader reservations within the bloc about pivoting away from the United States. The summit will address these complex trade and investment issues, reflecting the shifting landscape of global economic ties. Coverage and analysis of these developments have been featured on Bloomberg's Big Take Asia podcast, highlighting the impact of Trump's trade war on European and Chinese geopolitical relations.