Macron's China visit sparks controversy over Europe's stance on US and Taiwan.

French President Emmanuel Macron's comments on Europe's policy towards Taiwan during his recent visit to China have sparked criticism from the US and Taiwan, with concerns raised over the weakening of deterrence against China. Macron's emphasis on European sovereignty and strategic autonomy has also exposed divisions within the EU, with Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki stressing the importance of the alliance with the US for European security. Macron's trip to China and recent foreign visits are viewed by some as an attempt to distract from domestic opposition to his pension reform plan.