China and France pledged deeper cooperation on global issues like Russia’s war in Ukraine and trade, as France prepares to take on the presidency of G7 next year. French President Emmanuel Macron met with Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping on Thursday morning as part of a three-day state visit focused on trade and diplomacy. The French leader is seeking to involve Beijing in pressuring Russia towards a ceasefire with Ukraine after a recent flurry of diplomacy around a US-led peace proposal. Xi did not respond to France’s call, but said that “China supports all efforts that work towards peace” and called for a peace deal that all parties will accept. China has provided strong diplomatic support to Russia since its 2022 full-scale invasion of Ukraine and has also extended an economic lifeline through increased trade. What is your take on France-China cooperation amid Ukraine-Russia war ?
