France's Macron stirs confusion, criticism with Taiwan comments

Such comments could be seen as longstanding French foreign policy, which seeks to underline French autonomy, and they also reflect growing unease in Europe about the continent being sucked into a confrontation between China and the United States.

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French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron are seen during a welcoming ceremony in Amsterdam on April 11, 2023 as part of a state visit to the Netherlands./AFP

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French President Emmanuel Macron risks creating fresh confusion among his Western allies and encouraging China with his latest headline-grabbing foreign policy comments, this time on Taiwan, analysts say.

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France's Macron stirs confusion, criticism with Taiwan comments

Such comments could be seen as longstanding French foreign policy, which seeks to underline French autonomy, and they also reflect growing unease in Europe about the continent being sucked into a confrontation between China and the United States.

French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron are seen during a welcoming ceremony in Amsterdam on April 11, 2023 as part of a state visit to the Netherlands./AFP

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