Germany urges China to help end Russia's war in Ukraine.

German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock has urged China to pressure Russia to end the war in Ukraine, saying no other country had "more influence on Russia". She also expressed concerns about human rights issues and escalating tensions with Taiwan during her meeting with her Chinese counterpart Qin Gang in Beijing. China has positioned itself as a neutral mediator throughout the conflict, but its refusal to condemn the invasion and a recent trip to Moscow by President Xi Jinping have led Western powers to accuse it of favouring its traditional ally.