Macron Urges China to Broker Peace in Ukraine During Beijing Summit

French President Emmanuel Macron met with China's leader Xi Jinping in Beijing on Thursday. The high-level talks focused on two major issues: the war in Ukraine and trade tensions between Europe and China. President Macron asked China to use its political influence with Russia. He urged Beijing to help negotiate a ceasefire in the ongoing Ukraine conflict. The leaders also discussed economic relations. They aimed to address growing trade disagreements between the European Union and China, which is the world's second-largest economy. The visit highlights Western efforts to engage China on resolving the Ukraine war. It also underscores the complex balance between diplomatic cooperation and economic competition.