EU Leaders Head to China for Delicate Talks on Ukraine, Trade

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen (R) and France's President Emmanuel Macron attend the European leaders summit in Brussels, Belgium, on Feb. 9, 2023. Yves Herman/Reuters

BEIJING—European Union executive head Ursula von der Leyen and French President Emmanuel Macron are to land in China on Wednesday seeking to “reset” ties with an important economic partner while broaching thorny issues like Ukraine and trade risks.

Macron last visited China in 2019 while it will be von der Leyen’s first trip since becoming European Commission president that year.