Chinese leader Xi Jinping told visiting European Union leaders that Europe should make “the right strategic choice” and enhance cooperation with China for global “stability,” as the two sides tackle deep-seated grievances at a key summit.

At a tense summit in Beijing, Chinese President Xi Jinping urged EU leaders to handle differences as trade tensions peak. EU officials, including Ursula von der Leyen, seek a balanced approach amid a record trade deficit and recent disputes over China’s overcapacity and global market influence.