🇨🇳 Xi Jinping
Xi Jinping must face European pressure over supporting Russia in the Ukraine war
What happened
Macron met with Xi in Beijing to discuss a "shared responsibility for peace" in Ukraine, amid concerns that China's influence could help end the conflict. The meeting is the latest attempt by a European leader to persuade China to distance itself from Russia's involvement in the war. Macron and European Commission President Ursula van der Leyen are seeking to restart broader Franco-Chinese relations, including trade and cultural cooperation.
Why it matters
The outcome of this meeting may impact the future of the war in Ukraine and EU-China relations. European leaders are seeking China's influence to help end the conflict, but analysts are skeptical that China will abandon its support for Russia.
Key facts
- Macron met with Xi in Beijing to discuss Ukraine peace
- Macron and van der Leyen are seeking to restart broader Franco-Chinese relations
- China has released a 12-point position statement on the Ukraine war
- China has economic ties with Russia and is unlikely to abandon them
- Xi has previously referred to Putin as a "dear friend"
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