Macron Seeks Xi’s Support on Ukraine, Calls for China Investment | The Pulse 12/4/2025
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French President Emmanuel Macron seeks China's support on Ukraine and investment during his state visit, warning against disrupting the world order. This move aims to leverage China's influence on Russia to end the war in Ukraine. Macron also hopes to narrow the trade gap between France and China.
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Emmanuel Macron has renewed his call for China to use its leverage with Russia to help end the war in Ukraine. During his three-day state visit to China, the French President warned Xi Jinping against disrupting the world order. Macron is also pushing for more Chinese investment as he seeks to narrow a persistent trade gap. The US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff is due to meet Ukrainian officials in Miami, following his talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow. Today's guests: Maria Vassalou, Pictet Research Institute Head; Gregory Fleming, Rockefeller Capital Management CEO; Rob Kaplan, Goldman Sachs Vice Chairman. --- "The Pulse" is all about conversations with high profile guests in the beating heart of global business, economics, finance and politics. Based in London, we go wherever the story is, bringing you exclusive interviews and market-moving scoops. (Source: Bloomberg)
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Original article published by Bloomberg on December 4, 2025. Analysis and insights provided by AnalystMarkets AI.