Macron arrives in China for talks on trade and Russia’s war in Ukraine

French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron disembark from their plane at the Beijing Capital International Airport (Cai Yang/Xinhua via AP)

Emmanuel Macron arrived in China on Wednesday for a three-day state visit focusing on trade and diplomatic talks as the French president seeks to enlist Beijing in pressuring Russia toward a ceasefire with Ukraine.

Mr Macron will advocate for an agenda of cooperation in economic and trade matters aimed at achieving a balance that ensures “sustainable, solid growth that benefits everyone”, his office said.