European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has intensified her criticism of China ahead of an upcoming EU-China summit, accusing Beijing of distorting trade, limiting market access for European companies, and providing unwavering support to Russia amid the ongoing conflict. Von der Leyen specifically called on China to reduce its cooperation with Russia, highlighting Beijing's backing of the Russian military industry as a key factor influencing future EU-China relations. She also condemned China's state subsidies and alleged flooding of global markets with cheap goods, which she said have led to the closure of entire Western industries. In response, Chinese officials, including a spokesperson from the Ministry of Commerce, rejected these accusations as unfounded and urged the EU to approach bilateral economic and trade relations without prejudice or excessive criticism. Meanwhile, von der Leyen faced a motion of no confidence in the European Parliament, which was decisively rejected with 553 votes against, 175 in favor, and 18 abstentions. Despite surviving the vote, von der Leyen continues to face criticism and pressure within the Parliament, with some opposition parties framing the motion as part of a broader struggle over the direction of European policy and relations with Moscow.