European stocks rise as UK political tensions and Trump-China summit shape markets

European stocks are expected to open higher amid ongoing political uncertainty in the UK, where Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces leadership challenges, and ahead of key UK GDP data. Investors are also focused on US President Donald Trump's visit to China for a high-profile summit with President Xi Jinping, aiming to improve trade relations between the two countries. The meeting, accompanied by major business leaders like Elon Musk, is seen as a potential stabilizing event for global markets. Meanwhile, Asia-Pacific markets showed mixed results and US futures remained steady following a tech-driven rally in the S&P 500.