China and the European Union are set to hold the 25th China-EU Summit in Beijing starting Thursday. Over the past 50 years, their economic ties have grown from modest beginnings into one of the world's most consequential bilateral relationships.

This year marks the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two sides. Bilateral trade surged from $2.4 billion in 1975 to $785.8 billion in 2024. The China-Europe Railway Express has further boosted trade efficiency, with over 110,000 trips completed to date. CGTN breaks down the robust economic partnership between China and the EU in the graphic below.