Europe is ‘counting on China’ to end Russia’s war in Ukraine, leaders tell Xi Jinping in Beijing

[beijingwalker]

Europe is ‘counting on China’ to end Russia’s war in Ukraine, leaders tell Xi Jinping in Beijing​

April. 7 2023

European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen and French President Emmanuel Macron deliver united message to Chinese president during visit ; but as French leader signed over 20 business deals on China trip, EU chief took sterner line with Xi on economic grievances, human rights and Taiwan

Europe is “counting on China” to help end Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. That was the message delivered personally to Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on Thursday by both European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and French President Emmanuel Macron.

Von der Leyen said China, as a permanent member of the United Nations’ Security Council, “has a big responsibility to use its influence in a friendship that is built on decades with Russia”. “We count on China to really exert also this responsibility and to be very clear in the messaging,” the German said.


The trip came a week after von der Leyen delivered a high-profile speech on China in Brussels, in which she called for a “de-risking” of the trade relationship by reducing European dependencies on China for critical commodities and restricting the flow of sensitive technologies to the world’s second-largest economy.

Experts said the commission would face a challenge in getting member states on board with a strategy that could ratchet up trade tensions with China – a sentiment that was borne out by Thursday’s exchanges in Beijing.

“By bringing von der Leyen along with him, Emmanuel Macron wanted to showcase European unity but also the French European leadership,” said Marc Julienne, head of China research at the Institut Français des Relations Internationales, a French think tank. “At the end of the day, President Macron was not able to address critical issues like trade deficit, stability in the Taiwan Strait or human rights, instead promoting deeper economic exchanges,” he added.

Europe is ‘counting on China’ to end Russia’s war in Ukraine, leaders tell Xi Jinping in Beijing

European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen and French President Emmanuel Macron deliver united message to Chinese president during visit ; but as French leader signed over 20 business deals on China trip, EU chief took sterner line with Xi on economic grievances, human rights and Taiwan

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[etylo]

They should ask their master America to negotiate with Russia to end the war instead for the most reasonable path and outcome. China cant end the war, US and Russia can definitely end it if they wish as we all know. Europeans are barking at the wrong country, Europe has to solve the problem it created in the first place.

 

[ARMalik]

Not sure why China likes to entertain "Red Necks" who humiliated China for centuries.

 

[beijingwalker]

Not sure why China likes to entertain "Red Necks" who humiliated China for centuries.

Making money from them, business is business.

 

[Foinikas]

They should ask their master America to negotiate with Russia to end the war instead for the most reasonable path and outcome. China cant end the war, US and Russia can definitely end it if they wish as we all know. Europeans are barking at the wrong country, Europe has to solve the problem it created in the first place.

And you're master is America too,since you live in Canada.

 

[etylo]

And you're master is America too,since you live in Canada.

Mind your own business little Greek, America is not my master, period.

 

[Foinikas]

Mind your own business little Greek, America is not my master, period.

Sure it is,you're Canadian.

 

[Dalit]

And you're master is America too,since you live in Canada.

Why is your Greek a$$ on fire? You got no role in this fight.

Europe is ‘counting on China’ to end Russia’s war in Ukraine, leaders tell Xi Jinping in Beijing​

April. 7 2023

European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen and French President Emmanuel Macron deliver united message to Chinese president during visit ; but as French leader signed over 20 business deals on China trip, EU chief took sterner line with Xi on economic grievances, human rights and Taiwan

Europe is “counting on China” to help end Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. That was the message delivered personally to Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on Thursday by both European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and French President Emmanuel Macron.

Von der Leyen said China, as a permanent member of the United Nations’ Security Council, “has a big responsibility to use its influence in a friendship that is built on decades with Russia”. “We count on China to really exert also this responsibility and to be very clear in the messaging,” the German said.


The trip came a week after von der Leyen delivered a high-profile speech on China in Brussels, in which she called for a “de-risking” of the trade relationship by reducing European dependencies on China for critical commodities and restricting the flow of sensitive technologies to the world’s second-largest economy.

Experts said the commission would face a challenge in getting member states on board with a strategy that could ratchet up trade tensions with China – a sentiment that was borne out by Thursday’s exchanges in Beijing.

Europe is ‘counting on China’ to end Russia’s war in Ukraine, leaders tell Xi Jinping in Beijing

European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen and French President Emmanuel Macron deliver united message to Chinese president during visit ; but as French leader signed over 20 business deals on China trip, EU chief took sterner line with Xi on economic grievances, human rights and Taiwan

www.ifri.org

They are begging for Chinese intervention in broad daylight.

 

[Viet]

They should ask their master America to negotiate with Russia to end the war instead for the most reasonable path and outcome. China cant end the war, US and Russia can definitely end it if they wish as we all know. Europeans are barking at the wrong country, Europe has to solve the problem it created in the first place.

How can the US stop this war? The US hasn’t in the hands. They won’t commit suicide. You seriously think the US will withdraw from Europe in exchange for peace in Ukraine?

 

[Abid123]

Mind your own business little Greek, America is not my master, period.

You really triggered him by your "master" comment. Lol....

 

[etylo]

How can the US stop this war? The US hasn’t in the hands. They won’t commit suicide. You seriously think the US will withdraw from Europe in exchange for peace in Ukraine?

We all know US and NATO are behind Ukraine to fight the war, without US support, Ukraine cant fight for few weeks. Of course, US can settle a deal with Russia on behalf of Ukraine. Dont play dumb, no one is asking US to withdraw from Europe.

 

[Foinikas]

Why is your Greek a$$ on fire? You got no role in this fight.

And a Canadian does?

You really triggered him by your "master" comment. Lol....

What makes you think I'm "triggered"? I think he's the one who's triggered

 

[etylo]

Xi literally told the European chief lady to fk off in the meeting for interferring in Chinese Taiwan matter by asking China to back down on the matter. This hubris European representative of American interest think she can command Chinese on such matters.

 

[Viet]

We all know US and NATO are behind Ukraine to fight the war, without US support, Ukraine cant fight for few weeks. Of course, US can settle a deal with Russia on behalf of Ukraine. Dont play dumb, no one is asking US to withdraw from Europe.

I don’t understand why should the US give Russia anything to settle a deal? What is the benefit? Makes no sense. Without nukes Russia is just an annoyance factor. Much like North Korea.

 

[etylo]

I don’t understand why should the US give Russia anything to settle a deal? What is the benefit? Makes no sense.

You dont want to negotiate, dont care any of Russias security concerns, then let the fight decide to settle, thats what US, EU and maybe Ukraine want, no one can help you Europeans.