European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has called on China to prevent deliveries of dual-use goods with potential military uses to Russia.
Following talks with the presidents of China and France in Paris, von der Leyen said "more effort is needed to curtail delivery of dual use goods to Russia that find their way to the battlefield."
Chinese companies have repeatedly been accused of supplying dual-use goods to Russia, with some being sanctioned by the United States as a result.
Von der Leyen also said the European Union would "count on China to use all its influence on Russia to end Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine."
Europe and China share an interest in peace and security, she said. Chinese President Xi Jinping "has played an important role in de-escalating Russia's irresponsible nuclear threats," she said.
With regard to the tense situation in the Middle East, von der Leyen expressed hope that China would exert its influence and that "China can play an important role in limiting the irresponsible proliferation of Iranian ballistic missiles and drones."
The European Commission president emphasized that nothing should be left undone in order to de-escalate tensions and prevent a major conflict in the region.
Overall, the three-way talks had been an "open and honest exchange," von der Leyen said.
