<h1>French Foreign Minister Visits China to Discuss Ukraine Conflict, Trade Imbalances, and European Armed Force Proposal</h1> The French Foreign Minister is visiting China to discuss Ukraine and trade issues with his Chinese counterpart. France supports Ukraine against Russia, while China has been diplomatically backing Russia. The visit aims to assess China's stance on Ukraine before a French-hosted meeting on a peacekeeping force. Discussions also address trade disputes, with Europe criticizing China's practices that lead to trade imbalances. The visit includes meetings in Beijing and Shanghai with Chinese officials and business leaders. French President Macron has proposed a European armed force for Ukraine, which could respond to Russian aggression under a peace deal.