China's envoy faces backlash over remarks on ex-Soviet nations' sovereignty.

France, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania condemn China's ambassador to Paris for questioning the sovereignty of all former Soviet Republics, including the Baltic states. The comments raise questions about French President Emmanuel Macron's faith in China as a mediator between Russia and Ukraine. The Baltic states demand an explanation and retraction of the statement, while Estonia calls the position "incomprehensible." The UK foreign secretary will set out Britain's approach to China in a major speech on Tuesday.