Media: Xi backs global Olympic truce after Macron's proposal

Details: Written by: Kateryna Denisova; 06.May; Hits: 136

Chinese President Xi Jinping supported on May 6 the idea of a global truce during the Olympic Games in Paris this summer, Le Monde reported.Xi arrived in France a day earlier as part of his European tour, marking his first visit to the EU in five years.The Chinese leader's visit comes at a strenuous time, as Beijing and the European countries are increasingly at odds over China's support for Russia during the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.French President Emmanuel Macron previously voiced hope for China's support of the Olympic truce, a longstanding tradition allowing the safe passage of athletes to and from the Olympics.Macron welcomed the willingness of his Chinese counterpart to "appeal to all concerned parties to establish an Olympic truce during our upcoming Games," according to Le Monde.

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"Together, we believe that this initiative can be an opportunity to work towards a long-term solution in full compliance with international law," the French president said.Macron also thanked Xi for Beijing's promise to "refrain from selling any weapons to Moscow," the media outlet reported. China has maintained close ties with Moscow during the war, tightening economic cooperation and disrupting Western attempts at isolating Russia.The U.S. warned its allies in April that China is increasing its support for Russia through geospatial intelligence, missile propellants, and microelectronics. KI Insights Visit KI Insights to learn more and subscribe to the insider weekly newsletter visit ki insights After meeting with Macron and Xi on May 6, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said that "more effort is needed to curtail the delivery of dual-use goods to Russia that find their way to the battlefield.

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