Macron in China urges ‘shared responsibility for peace’
1 year, 8 months ago

Macron in China urges ‘shared responsibility for peace’

Associated Press  

BEIJING — French President Emmanuel Macron said Wednesday he wants to “engage China toward a shared responsibility for peace” in Ukraine when he meets Chinese leader Xi Jinping this week. French officials said earlier that Macron planned to urge Xi in talks Thursday to use Beijing’s influence with Russian President Vladimir Putin, but didn’t expect a big shift in the Chinese position. In a speech to French residents of China, Macron said he would “try to build, and somehow engage China toward a shared responsibility for peace and stability on international issues” including Ukraine, Iran and North Korea. Macron expressed hope China will “participate in initiatives that are useful to the Ukrainian people.” “Dialogue with China is indispensable,” Macron said during the event at the French Embassy.

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Hindustan Times  

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Associated Press  

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India TV News  

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Daily Mail  

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1 year, 8 months ago

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Hindustan Times  

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1 year, 8 months ago

French President Emmanuel Macron meets Xi Jinping in Beijing

Hindustan Times  

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1 year, 8 months ago

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LA Times  

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1 year, 8 months ago

France implores China to ‘bring Russia to its senses’ on Ukraine

Al Jazeera  

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1 year, 8 months ago

Macron counting on China’s Xi ‘to reason’ with Russia over Ukraine war

CNN  

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1 year, 8 months ago

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Hindustan Times  

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1 year, 8 months ago

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Firstpost  

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France’s Macron visits China seeking breakthrough in Ukraine war
1 year, 8 months ago

France’s Macron visits China seeking breakthrough in Ukraine war

Al Jazeera  

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Macron heads to China for delicate talks on Ukraine, trade
1 year, 8 months ago

Macron heads to China for delicate talks on Ukraine, trade

Associated Press  

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Macron to visit China, seek Xi’s help to end Russia-Ukraine war
1 year, 9 months ago

Macron to visit China, seek Xi’s help to end Russia-Ukraine war

Al Jazeera  

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China’s Xi: Beijing supports peace talks between Russia, Ukraine
2 years, 9 months ago

China’s Xi: Beijing supports peace talks between Russia, Ukraine

Al Jazeera  

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France’s Macron takes own path, seeks dialogue with Russia
2 years, 10 months ago

France’s Macron takes own path, seeks dialogue with Russia

Associated Press  

PARIS — There’s still room for diplomacy in the Ukrainian crisis. Macron’s call with Putin on Friday morning has two goals, French government spokesman Gabriel Attal said: “to continue dialogue” and to “push Russia to clarify its position and the aim of maneuvering.” Moscow has denied it is planning an assault, but it has moved an estimated 100,000 troops near …

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