China’s Xi calls for Ukraine peace talks as Germany’s Scholz visits Beijing

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, left, meets Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of People in Beijing, China (Kay Nietfeld/Pool Photo via AP)

Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for peace talks between Russia and Ukraine and warned against the conflict going nuclear at a meeting with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz.

Germany’s leader is in Beijing for a one-day visit that has drawn criticism over China’s tacit support for Russia, lingering controversies over economic ties and human rights issues.