Truss and Macron's China visits highlight Western weakness over Taiwan.

Former UK Prime Minister Liz Truss will criticize Western leaders for "appeasing and accommodating" authoritarian regimes in China and Russia, and argue that it is a "sign of weakness" for them to visit China and ask for support in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. While not mentioning Emmanuel Macron by name, Truss's comments follow his recent high-profile trip to China and his statement that Europe should resist pressure to become "America's followers" on the issue of Taiwan. Truss will urge a more aggressive stance toward both China and Russia and call for measures to support Taiwan's defense.