The Guardian: Macron arrives in China hoping to talk Xi into changing stance on Ukraine
French leader sees Beijing as possible ‘gamechanger’ and will also discuss European trade on three-day visit
Emmanuel Macron has arrived in China for a three-day state visit during which he hopes to dissuade Xi Jinping from supporting Russia’s invasion of Ukraine while also developing European trade ties with Beijing.
Shortly after arriving in the Chinese capital, Macron said he wanted to push back against the idea that there was an “inescapable spiral of mounting tensions” between China and the west.
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Update #1: China has 'major role' to play in Ukraine peace effort, Macron says in Beijing -- France 24
Update #2: France’s Macron visits China seeking breakthrough in Ukraine war -- Al Jazeera
WNU Editor: This trip is a diversion for Macron to be away from the chaos back home .... Facing Riots at Home, Macron Heads to Beijing, Says China has ‘Major Role’ in Ukraine Peace (Breitbart).