EU-China relations at critical juncture as trade deficit swells and differences over Ukraine widen

EU trade commissioner calls for more balanced economic ties with China due to 400 billion euro deficit.
EU launches investigation into Chinese electric vehicle subsidies over injury concerns.
China's ambiguous laws and Ukraine stance strain political relations with Europe.
Both sides agree to improve transparency, but EU asserts need for level playing field.
China expresses dissatisfaction with EU's trade probe, risking green cooperation.