"Europe's Leaders Seek to Influence China's Stance on Ukraine"

French President Emmanuel Macron and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen are expected to urge Chinese President Xi Jinping to use his influence over Russia to help achieve peace in Ukraine during their three-day state visit to Beijing. The visit comes as Europe and China strive to overcome growing differences in recent years, ranging from technological competition to China's growing closeness to Russia despite the war in Ukraine.