China said it is open to importing more high-quality goods from France while urging a "fair, conducive environment" for Chinese businesses in the European nation.

BEIJING, Dec 3 (Reuters) - China and Russia reached "broad consensus" on a range of issues during the Chinese foreign minister's trip to Moscow this week, amid a burst of diplomatic efforts to end the war in Ukraine and as Beijing seeks to rally support in a row with Tokyo.

Macron’s three-day visit to Beijing follows the trip to Paris by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who urged Europe to support Kyiv as Washington pushes a peace plan that repeats some of Russia’s demands.

French President Emmanuel Macron said that there is “no mistrust” between Europe and the United States. The remarks came after Macron privately warned Ukraine about the risk of betrayal from Washington during the peace deal negotiations of the Russia-Ukraine war.

World War II narratives, up for grabs. In September, China held a military parade to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II. Cannon fire, fighter jets, missil

French President Emmanuel Macron is visiting China for three days to focus on trade talks and the global crisis.

While Russia pursues its assault on Ukraine and wages a hybrid campaign against the European security order, China is increasingly shaping and sustaining the underlying war economy.