Macron's Controversial Diplomacy: A Closer Look.

French President Emmanuel Macron has reiterated his comments that being a US ally did not mean being a "vassal" and called for Europe to act more independently from the US over Taiwan. Macron's comments were acclaimed by Chinese media, but the reaction within European political circles has been sharply divided. He cautioned against being drawn into a crisis over Taiwan driven by an "American rhythm and a Chinese overreaction". US Republican senators have already responded by calling for the US to rein in its support for Ukraine if Europe is not prepared to back the US over China.