Has Emmanuel Macron abandoned Taiwan?

A recent Politico article has set fire to political circles with its coverage of Emmanuel Macron's comments on Taiwan, but what did he really say during his trip? Let's break down the interview.

French President Emmanuel Macron (by Faces of the World)

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Table of Contents

• The Background

• The Les Echos Interview

• The Politico Article

• Conclusion

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The Background

Last week saw French President Emmanuel Macron Travel to China alongside European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in an attempt to work on EU-China relations.

Naturally, this set tongues wagging immediately regarding the fool’s errand that it was, with many saying that this was entirely pointless and would achieve nothing, with some even claiming that he was doing this to distract from domestic problems.