Macron sets Ukraine as priority as Chinese leader pays state visit to France

French President Emmanuel Macron shakes hands with China’s President Xi Jinping before their meeting at the Elysee Palace (AP)

French President Emmanuel Macron will press China’s Xi Jinping to use his influence to move Russia toward ending the war in Ukraine during a two-day state visit to France.

The leaders are also expected to discuss trade disputes over electric cars, cognac and cosmetics.