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Emmanuel Macron visits China to discuss Ukraine and trade

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3 years ago

April 6, 2023

The leader is keen to persuade Xi Jinping to use his influence over Russia to end the conflict in Ukraine

Emmanuel Macron is the latest European leader to make the trip to China following on from Spain’s Pedro Sanchez who visited last week.

As well as re-engaging with China following years of isolation during the pandemic – these leaders are keen to try and persuade President Xi to use his influence over Russia to try and bring an end to the conflict in Ukraine.

But there’s little optimism that these diplomatic efforts will succeed, with China so far showing little willingness to get both Ukraine and Russia around the negotiating table.

As well as the conflict in Ukraine – President Macron is keen to talk trade. He’s brought along a large delegation of business leaders from France, representing major companies such as Airbus and EDF.

France, like many other European nations, see China as a vital partner for trade and investment and they will be keen to improve economic links following the pandemic.

President Macron is being joined on this trip by the EU Commission President Ursula Von Der Leyen. She has been critical of China in recent weeks, pointing to their refusal to condemn Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and talking up the risks of doing trade with China.

And as ever with a European leaders visit to China, human rights concerns will likely be on the agenda. French officials claim that president Macron will raise a number of issues, including the treatment of Uyghurs and other minorities.

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Global stocks wobble as Davos kicks off and Trump reshapes geopolitics

Global markets faced volatility amid Davos discussions on inflation and Trump’s Greenland deal, heightening geopolitical risks.

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9 hours ago

January 23, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Global markets faced volatility amid Davos discussions on inflation and Trump’s Greenland deal, heightening geopolitical risks.

Global stock markets endured a volatile week as world leaders gathered in Switzerland for the World Economic Forum, with investors closely watching signals on inflation, interest rates and geopolitical risk.

The Davos meetings set a cautious tone, as uncertainty weighed on market sentiment across regions.

Adding to the tension, Donald Trump announced a deal involving Greenland, reigniting debate over strategic assets and global influence. The unexpected move injected fresh geopolitical risk into markets already grappling with an unsettled global outlook.

Kyle Rodda from Capital.com, breaks down how markets are reacting, what the Greenland announcement could mean for investors, and what to watch next as Davos concludes.

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Zelenskyy reveals planned UAE talks with Russia and the United States

Zelenskyy announces trilateral talks with Russia and the US in UAE, urging stronger European political will at the World Economic Forum.

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13 hours ago

January 23, 2026

Ahron Young

Zelenskyy announces trilateral talks with Russia and the US in UAE, urging stronger European political will at the World Economic Forum.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy says trilateral talks with Russia and the United States are planned in the United Arab Emirates as efforts to end the war intensify.

He also criticised European leaders at the World Economic Forum, calling for stronger political will.