Brussels, Feb. 5 -- European Union Chief Ursula von der Leyen on Tuesday emphasised the need to reassess the EU's relationship with China, warning of growing imbalances and risks in their economic ties.

As the two mark 50 years of diplomatic relations, von der Leyen acknowledged China's significance as a trading partner but said that "there is a room to engage constructively with China - and find solutions in our mutual interest."

While delivering a speech at the EU Ambassadors Conference 2025, von der Leyen said, "This global engagement is more important than ever in today's world. So we need to be ready to work with all major players. This will be an intense year in our relationship with China, as we mark half a century of diplomatic ...