Macron and Xi Discuss Ukraine War and Trade in Beijing Summit

French President Emmanuel Macron met with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing on Monday. Their talks focused on the war in Ukraine and economic ties between their nations. The leaders discussed finding a path to peace in Ukraine, a major diplomatic priority for Europe. They also addressed trade relations, seeking a more balanced economic partnership. This meeting is part of Macron's effort to engage China on global crises. France hopes China will use its influence with Russia to help end the conflict. The talks underscore the complex relationship between the EU and China, which mixes cooperation on global issues with competition in trade.