Emmanuel Macron has said it is not in China’s interest to arm Russia for its offensive in Ukraine, which would make Beijing complicit in violating international law. “China’s desire is not to wage a protracted war”, told reporters that the head of state was on a state visit to Beijing. Fears that China will supply arms to Russia “Exposed by many, we also express it”Mr. Macron said. We have also made it clear that anyone who assists the aggressors is complicit in the violation of international law., he added. But during a meeting with Xi Jinping on Thursday, the head of state said he would not stamp out the threat of economic sanctions, responding to questions from journalists. “There is no better way to engage than to threaten”.
“China presented precisely a peace plan (…) It is really about having a responsibility and trying to create a path towards peace., the French president continued. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, which has never been formally condemned by Beijing, will be among the top issues he plans to address on Thursday during intense follow-up talks with Xi Jinping. “This war, which I have often qualified as imperialism and colonialism, has in fact violated many of the principles of the United Nations Charter, which we as two members of the Security Council must firmly defend.”He said about France and China. “I believe that protecting them means walking together and trying to find the path of peace”, President Macron added. According to him, China “Strengthened by its close relationship with Russia, which has been reaffirmed in recent days” With the recent state visit of the Chinese President to Moscow, May “Plays a key role” In the resolution of the conflict. The “conversation” So is Beijing with the authorities “Essential”he said.
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