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.

Respecting the customs, beliefs and identities of others is not merely a gesture of goodwill; it is a prerequisite for peaceful coexistence in an interdependent world. The encouragement of cultural dialogue between societies grounded in mutual respect and equality is a moral and strategic necessity.