Macron touches Beijing's nerves on Taiwan and Tibet
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- Category: Asia
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-25 06:00 UTC
- Sources: South China Morning Post
French President Emmanuel Macron has touched Beijing's nerves by emphasizing the importance of peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait. He also urged a peaceful resolution to cross-strait issues, which irritated Beijing.
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