At summit in Paris, Macron and von der Leyen press China's Xi on Ukraine and fair trade

Chinese President Xi Jinping visited France from May 6-7, marking his first trip to Europe since the pandemic. The visit focused on addressing trade tensions and Russia's war in Ukraine. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen accompanied French President Emmanuel Macron in a meeting with Xi, urging Beijing to use its influence to end Russia's "war of aggression" against Ukraine. Macron emphasized the importance of coordination with Beijing on major crises, including Ukraine, and called for "fair rules for all" in Europe-China trade.