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China is indirectly supporting Russia in rebuilding its military-industrial complex by providing most of the military electronics components that help Russia produce more missiles, tanks and armored vehicles for its aggression against Ukraine, US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken said.

Putin supports China's plan to resolve the war in Ukraine, saying that Beijing understands the conflict.

Ukraine does not disclose the number of countries that will participate in the Peace Summit to prevent the aggressor country from disrupting the event, but the number of potential participants is already significant after official invitations were sent to 168 countries, including Chinese President Xi Jinping.

Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to France, Serbia, and Hungary has strengthened China's relations with these countries and Europe, promoting cooperation and demonstrating China's growing international influence, Beijing said.

Serbian President Vucic welcomed President Xi with unprecedented enthusiasm, deploying more than 6,500 police and raising Chinese flags throughout Belgrade, demonstrating Serbia's close ties to China as a counterweight to the West.

Chinese President Xi Jinping made no concessions during his talks with French President Emmanuel Macron, despite efforts to improve tense relations over trade disputes and Beijing's support for Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Serbia became the first European country to sign an agreement with China on a "shared future" and deepening of a comprehensive strategic partnership.

Germany is sending two warships to the Indo-Pacific region amid rising tensions between China and Taiwan over freedom of navigation and trade routes.

Since the beginning of 2024, Euroclear, the European depository, has received €1. 6 billion in interest income from more than €200 billion of frozen Russian assets.

Macron and Xi had lunch at a mountain restaurant 2,150 meters above sea level in the Pyrenees, where they discussed Russia's war in Ukraine and trade issues in an unusual diplomatic setting.

Russia has become completely economically and politically dependent on China because of sanctions that allow it to import goods and components for weapons from China, forming a strategic alliance against the United States.

The European Union is ready to use all trade tools to protect its economy if China fails to offer fair access to its markets, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen warned after talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

Chinese President Xi Jinping emphasized that China has consistently supported peace talks in Ukraine, and therefore has no involvement in the Ukrainian crisis.

French President Emmanuel Macron welcomed China's commitment not to sell weapons or provide assistance to russia, and to strictly control the export of dual-use goods that could be used for military purposes against Ukraine.

The ambassadors of France and the United Kingdom were summoned to the Russian Foreign Ministry, with the British ambassador, according to Russian media, summoned because of Cameron's statements about Ukraine's right to strike Russian territory using British weapons, and the French ambassador was summoned for unknown reasons.

Von der Leyen and Macron expect China to use all its influence on Russia to stop its aggressive war against Ukraine and limit the supply of dual-use goods to Russia that end up on the front line in Ukraine.

Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for greater strategic coordination and partnership between China and the EU amid disputes.

French President Macron told Chinese President Xi that coordination on the crises in Ukraine and the Middle East is crucial, advocating for balanced Sino-European trade relations and dialogue amid the international situation.

Chinese President Xi Jinping takes part in a trilateral meeting with the leaders of China, France, and the European Union.

China intends to cooperate with France and the international community to find solutions to resolve the "crisis" in Ukraine, as stated by Chinese President Xi Jinping in an article published in Le Figaro.

Chinese leader Xi Jinping arrives in France on a state visit to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Franco-Chinese diplomatic relations and meet with Emmanuel Macron.

Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski believes that China has enough influence to force russian President Vladimir Putin to end the war in Ukraine, but sees no signs of Putin's willingness to negotiate.

On the eve of his meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, French President Emmanuel Macron emphasized the need for Europe to restore economic ties with China, seeking reciprocity and better economic security.

During his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, French President Emmanuel Macron will pressure him to push Russia to end the war in Ukraine.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and French President Emmanuel Macron will hold a secret dinner in Paris to discuss European Union policy and, in particular, Xi Jinping's upcoming visit to France.

China begins sea trials of its third and most modern aircraft carrier, the Fujian, a key step toward its commissioning into the Chinese Navy within a year.

US climate change diplomat John Podesta will meet with his Chinese counterpart in Washington, DC, in May for bilateral talks on climate change cooperation.

China's intelligence chief promises a "powerful offensive" to combat espionage and eliminate traitors amid a barrage of espionage accusations from Europe and the United States.

Blinken warned China that supporting Russia's invasion of Ukraine threatens European security and called on Beijing to use its influence to deter Iran and North Korea from destabilizing behavior.

U. S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken expressed concern about China's support for Russia's defense industry during talks with senior Chinese diplomat Wang Yi in Beijing, highlighting tensions despite efforts to stabilize relations between the world's largest economies.