France's foreign minister is in China to discuss Ukraine and trade issues

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot visited China to discuss Ukraine and trade disputes with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, with meetings in Beijing and Shanghai. France has supported Ukraine against Russian invasion, while China supports Russia economically. Barrot’s visit aims to assess China’s stance on Ukraine before a French-led meeting on a potential peacekeeping force. There are divisions between the U.S. and Europe on Ukraine, with French President Macron proposing a European armed force to respond to a Russian attack and address unfair Chinese trade practices.

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