China and the European Union have seen both high-level diplomacy and rising trade tensions. China's foreign and commerce ministries have rejected European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's accusation of distorting trade and limiting market access. China said the claims misrepresent reality and overlook progress in bilateral talks. What's fueling the friction? Why is the NATO chief adopting a confrontational stance toward China as the EU-China summit approaches? And how might U.S. tariff policies shape the future of China-EU trade relations?