Macron travels to China/ 3-day state visit for trade and dialogue on Ukraine

French President Emmanuel Macron begins a three-day state visit to China today, aimed at strengthening dialogue on Ukraine, trade, China's expanding influence in the Pacific and human rights.

Macron has tried to present a strong European stance towards China, avoiding moves that could anger Beijing. Analysts say China's growing assertiveness is putting pressure on trade, security and diplomatic ties.

"Macron must make it clear to China's leadership that Europe will respond to growing economic and security threats from Beijing, while preventing an escalation of tensions that would lead to a full-blown trade war and a diplomatic breakdown," one analyst said.

Macron will begin his trip with a visit to Beijing's Forbidden City before meeting President Xi Jinping on Thursday in the capital and again on Friday during a trip to Chengdu, in southwestern Sichuan province./CNA

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