French President Emmanuel Macron is actively seeking to redefine France's economic relations with China, emphasizing the need for more balanced economic ties. During a state visit by Chinese President Xi Jinping to France on May 6 and 7, Macron highlighted the importance of reciprocity in Europe-China economic relations and expressed Europe's role in maintaining a balanced global economic landscape. This visit, Xi's first to Europe in five years, also includes discussions on pressing global issues, including the conflict in Ukraine, where Macron aims to leverage Xi's influence to encourage a resolution. Xi also met with European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen, amid heightened trade tensions and strategic discussions about Europe's geopolitical alignment.
EU leaders push China on Russia and trade on Xi’s French tour https://t.co/JewNpSNQdi
French President Emmanuel Macron will seek to press China’s Xi Jinping to use his influence to move Russia toward ending the war in Ukraine during a two-day state visit to France. https://t.co/AkZYiHCkJT
🇨🇳XI TO MACRON: WE'LL HELP WITH UKRAINE...YOU STOP THREATENING OUR ECONOMY 🇫🇷MACRON: SURE, SURE. Xi: "China, France, and the EU should jointly counter the escalation in Ukraine and create conditions for peaceful negotiations. China and Europe should adhere to the positioning… https://t.co/D32tvT6WTW https://t.co/wzB0ezHCE8
Crucial meeting in Paris at Elysee Palace: Emmanuel Macron and Xi Jinping… (with uninvited guest, Von der Leyen). EU-China relations can be the game changer, since the US is determined to view China as an enemy. https://t.co/FJukqagZna
Xi Jinping's European tour is one of the main topics in the world media. New York Times: China's leader seems determined to seize the opportunity to loosen Europe's ties to the United States and create a world free of American dominance. https://t.co/QBvBaFh1aC
Xi and Macron meet to confront trade tensions https://t.co/P3hzPl77cg via @WHorobin https://t.co/e65DoN5nnM
🇫🇷MACRON TO XI: LET'S TALK MONEY AND WAR 🇨🇳XI: MY TWO FAVORITE TOPICS... Macron: "We will discuss commercial issues, markets, fair competition, investments, and development. And the crises in Ukraine and the Middle East." https://t.co/sH11ueg80h
🇫🇷MACRON TO XI: LET'S TALK MONEY AND WAR 🇨🇳XI: MY TWO FAVORITE TOPICS... https://t.co/sH11ueg80h
France’s Macron, EU’s Von der Leyen press China’s Xi on trade during talks in Paris https://t.co/tK5WPDk7Xt
Macron urges coordination with China on Ukraine and 'major crises' at Paris summit ➡️ https://t.co/WYgMW1FUQM https://t.co/NQghJ9b06c
Macron sets Ukraine as top priority as China's Xi Jinping pays a state visit to France https://t.co/J4mAqNJbSJ
Chinese President Xi is on a mission to Europe to ease disputes over Russia and trade https://t.co/eb33EflGvp
PARIS -CHINA'S PRESIDENT XI: CHINA, EU SHOULD STAY COMMITTED TO PARTNERSHIP
FRANCE’S PRESIDENT MACRON TELLS CHINA’S PRESIDENT XI: THE INTERNATIONAL SITUATION MAKES EU-CHINA DIALOGUE MORE IMPORTANT THAN EVER.
FRENCH PRESIDENT MACRON TELLS XI: INTERNATIONAL SITUATION MAKES EU-CHINA DIALOGUE MORE IMPORTANT THAN EVER
Trade and Russia's war with Ukraine are on the agenda in Xi Jinping’s talks with France's Emmanuel Macron and European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen, on the Chinese president’s first visit to the region in five years https://t.co/roa5L136YV
Xi Jinping and Emmanuel Macron to hold talks with trade tensions on agenda https://t.co/TcgqUFn740
🇨🇳🇫🇷🇪🇺Xi Jinping will visit Macron and Ursula Von Der Leyen in Paris.-CCTV #China #France #EU https://t.co/mfI53mpGig
CHINA XI TO MEET MACRON AND URSULA VON DER LEYEN IN PARIS: CCTV
#French #President #EmmanuelMacron seeks to sway #China's #XiJinping on #Ukraine https://t.co/ulYXo5Po5u
French President Emmanuel Macron was on Monday set to warn Chinese leader Xi Jinping against backing Russia in the conflict over Ukraine but also seek to enlist his help in finding an end to the war. https://t.co/jXi9xJSQss
Xi Jinping's tour of Europe is one of the main topics in the world media New York Times: China's leader appears determined to seize the opportunity to loosen Europe's ties to the United States and create a world free of American dominance. South China Morning Post: The Chinese… https://t.co/OlnQ8s9eow
Macron hosts Xi as Europe-China trade tensions loom large https://t.co/AIjX8XlnYG via @SamyAdghirni @KevinWhitelaw1 https://t.co/6FYtLWiNph
Trade tensions are front and center during Xi Jinping’s two-day state visit to France. Read the Brussels Edition https://t.co/FetkCLANzV
"China’s Xi Shouldn’t Expect an Easy Ride in Europe This Time—France’s Macron is expected to confront the Chinese leader during a visit this week" @NBisserbe @laurnorman @austinramzy @tggrove @BBWSJ @SMeichtry https://t.co/c2aEgkaWiE https://t.co/c2aEgkaWiE
Macron "believes that Chinese leverage in bringing an end to the war in Ukraine is critical." But "the issue...is that China has shown little or no inclination to do so." Xi Jinping has embraced a "no limits" partnership with Putin. https://t.co/pLwJqw4eZI
FRENCH PRESIDENT MACRON HOSTS CHINESE PRESIDENT XI JINPING IN PARIS, EMPHASIZING THE IMPORTANCE OF MAINTAINING STABILITY IN EUROPE AMID CONCERNS OVER RUSSIA'S CONFLICT IN UKRAINE - SOURCES
#XiJinping is preparing to visit #Europe. Beginning with Paris, he also has plans to visit Hungary and Serbia. Author and former diplomat @roger_garside talks to NTD about the significance of the trip, and what the communist regime leader hopes to achieve. https://t.co/PJoi09T3Nx
On his first visit to Europe in five years, the Chinese president, Xi Jinping, appears intent on seizing opportunities to loosen the continent’s bonds with the United States and forge a world freed of American dominance. https://t.co/DKvTrKeQXi
Macron and Xi Jinping to discuss Olympic truce for 'all theaters of war' at Paris meeting Chinese President Xi Jinping is due to visit France on May 6 and 7, Paris announced, with wars in Ukraine and the Middle East expected to be high on the agenda. https://t.co/VHurEYxPWj
France’s Macron calls for a reset of economic ties with China https://t.co/qAHansgkqR via @a_rajbhandari https://t.co/gMntjqiMqw
French President Emmanuel Macron said that Europe wants more reciprocity in its economic ties with #China. In an interview, the French leader said that Europe can play a balancing role that will allow China to remain included in the global economic arena. File Pic https://t.co/FDcq41rdPA
France’s Macron set to press Xi on trade, Ukraine #ARYNews https://t.co/LnvXpE8tIo
French President Emmanuel Macron is calling for an update of the country’s economic ties with China, just as the country’s leader Xi Jinping is expected to travel to France for a state visit. https://t.co/gcQnTynxQP
Will Emmanuel Macron bring this up when he meets Xi Jinping next week? 🤔 https://t.co/GqBRxLptId
#French President #EmmanuelMacron calls for reset of economic ties with #China https://t.co/QBmd2k9xOp