This is Xi's first trip to Europe since 2019 and his choice to visit France indicates the improving Sino-French relationship.

Macron, as a EU powerbroker, will warn Xi against supporting Russia in the Ukraine conflict.

Xi was welcomed at Paris Orly airport by French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal under drizzly weather.

Xi Jinping, the Chinese President, is scheduled to meet with French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris on Monday for talks and a state banquet.

On Tuesday, they will visit the Pyrenees mountains for less public discussions.

In an op-ed for Le Figaro daily, Xi expressed a desire to work with the international community to resolve the Ukraine conflict, emphasizing China's neutrality.

Macron will urge Xi to avoid supporting Russia, as Western officials worry about Chinese involvement in Russian arms production.

Beijing's relationship with Moscow has strengthened since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, causing concern in the West.

Europe aims to prevent China from supplying weapons to Russia and disrupting the balance of the conflict.

French President Emmanuel Macron stated that it's in Europe's interest to have China support international order stability.

Macron also emphasized the need for Europe to protect its economic interests in its dealings with China, accusing Beijing of disregarding international trade rules.

However, Macron acknowledged that Europe is not unanimous on its strategy towards China, with some viewing it as a market opportunity despite China's significant exports to Europe.

French President Emmanuel Macron's 2023 visit to China resulted in him advocating for Europe to avoid getting involved in a "bloc versus bloc" conflict between China and the United States regarding democratic Taiwan.

China considers Taiwan as part of its territory and has threatened to take it by force if necessary.

Human rights groups, including Human Rights Watch, are urging Macron to address China's human rights abuses, specifically towards the Uyghur Muslim minority and detained journalists.

Maya Wang, acting China director at Human Rights Watch, urged Macron to convey that China's human rights violations have consequences for its relationship with France.

A group criticized Chinese human rights under Xi Jinping's rule, with protesters in Paris waving a Tibetan flag and accusing him of being a dictator and erasing local culture.

Macron welcomed Xi with a red carpet and a trip to the Col du Tourmalet, but analysts doubted Macron's ability to influence Xi.

Xi also visited Serbia and Hungary, seen as Europe's most pro-Russian countries.

The main themes of Macron's talks with Xi were Chinese support for Russia's military capabilities and market-distorting practices.

The text suggests that two messages, likely referring to diplomatic efforts or communications, are unlikely to influence Chinese behavior, as Chinese President Xi Jinping does not see a need to mend relations because he views the current situation as satisfactory from China's perspective.