CommentMacron's Taiwan comments expose muddled China policy
Desire for European third way overshadowed by message of autonomy from U.S.
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.