Macron's China stance draws criticism from UK and US politicians.

French President Emmanuel Macron is standing by his comments urging the European Union to reduce dependency on the United States, and cautioning against being drawn into a crisis over Taiwan driven by an "American rhythm and a Chinese overreaction." A French diplomat clarified that Macron's position on Taiwan and China has not changed, and that France respects the One China principle. The diplomat also stated that the Politico headline "Europe must resist pressure to become 'America's followers'" was "sensationalist" and did not reflect nuances of Macron's views.