French President Emmanuel Macron has urged his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping to use his influence to help stop Russia's war in Ukraine At the start of the negotiations in Beijing, he assured Mr. Xi, "I believe I can count on you to bring Russia to its senses." According to Mr. Xi, their two nations have the "capacity and obligation" to preserve international peace. In spite of China's refusal to denounce Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the French president is currently on a state visit there. Mr. Macron is also looking to improve trade relations while being accompanied by a sizable business group. He has requested Ursula von der Leyen, the president of the European Commission, to accompany him for discussions with the Chinese leadership. After years of deteriorating relations between the West and China, the visit is being closely watched. Mr. Macron was welcomed to a lavish military display in Beijing on Thursday afternoon. Later that evening, the two are