“The international situation demands Euro-China dialog more than ever.”
European Commission head Ursula von der Leyen said she expects China to “use all its pressure to put an end to Russia’s actions in Ukraine.”
She said this in Paris during a trilateral meeting with French Presidents Emmanuel Macron and Chinese leader Xi Jinping.
She also called on Beijing to help de-escalate Russia’s “nuclear rhetoric,” as Xi Jinping has already done. As Brussels hopes he will “continue to do so amid ongoing threats from Russian Federation.”
“China, France and the EU should counter the escalation of hostilities in Ukraine and create conditions for peace talks,” Xi Jinping said.
The Chinese leader also said he was ready to maintain contacts “with relevant parties” for a peaceful settlement in Ukraine.
French President Macron said that “the international situation requires Euro-Chinese dialog more than ever”.
