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Macron urges more cooperation with China on Ukraine, Beijing sticks to stance

French President Emmanuel Macron gives a thumb up sign as he prepares to board his car upon arrival at Ngurah Rai International Airport ahead of the G20 Summit in Bali, Indonesia, Monday, Nov. 14, 2022. Firdia Lisnawati/Pool via REUTERS

France's presidency said on Tuesday that it was crucial Paris and Beijing cooperated more closely to overcome the consequences of the war in Ukraine after Emmanuel Macron met Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of a summit in Indonesia.

France, along with its Western partners, has tried for several months to persuade countries that have not openly criticised Russia for its invasion of Ukraine to take a tougher stance and encourage Russia to change course.

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