French first lady Brigitte Macron has reunited with a giant panda born in France during a visit to China with President Emmanuel Macron.

During a state visit, the French president urged President Xi Jinping to take a harsher stance on Russia and smooth out trade imbalances. Despite signing 12 agreements, Xi’s remained noncommittal on these larger questions.

French leader Emmanuel Macron concluded his fourth state visit to China on Friday, striking a more relaxed note in the city of Chengdu after

French first lady Brigitte Macron caught up with an old friend — a giant panda born in France — at the tail end Friday of a visit to China with President Emmanuel Macron.

At a panda reserve in southwest China that Yuan Meng now calls home, the first lady marveled at how big he has grown.

French President Emmanuel Macron denied having "mistrust" of U.S. negotiators as Ukrainian officials met with Steve Witkoff in Miami.

French President Emmanuel Macron said on Friday that unity between Europe and the United States was key in the support of Ukraine, adding there is "no mistrust" and denying a report he had said there was a risk Washington could betray Ukraine.

French president Emmanuel Macron has wrapped up his fourth state visit in China, without hitting any of his major goals. Chinese President Xi Jinping said China will maintain its position on the Russian war in Ukraine and has not signed or made any promises on reducing the trade deficit. Story by Shirli Sitbon.