Macron's Taiwan comments expose muddled China policy

Desire for European third way overshadowed by message of autonomy from U.S.

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Chinese President Xi Jinping, right, rolled out the red carpet for French President Emmanuel Macron on his recent state visit to Beijing. © Reuters

SHOGO AKAGAWA, MADOKA KITAMATSU and MAILYS PENE-LASSUS, Nikkei staff writers

LONDON/PARIS -- French President Emmanuel Macron's call for Europe to steer clear of a Taiwan conflict -- rooted in France's pride and deep-seated resistance to following America's lead -- has raised questions about where he and Paris really stand on China.

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