Macron calls on China to work for peace, rebalance trade

Summary

French President Emmanuel Macron urged China to help end the Ukraine war and address trade imbalances during his visit to Beijing, highlighting the importance of peace and economic cooperation.

Key Points
  • French President Emmanuel Macron called on Chinese President Xi Jinping to help end the war in Ukraine and promote peace.
  • Macron urged China to work towards more balanced and fairer trade rules in the wake of a growing trade deficit with Europe.
  • Xi Jinping expressed China's support for peace efforts and a ceasefire through dialogue and negotiation regarding the Ukraine conflict.
  • Macron's visit also involved discussions on trade, technology sector independence, and a new cooperation deal on giant panda protection between France and China.
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