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Published on: 31. July 2023

Indo-Pacific: France positions itself between the US and China

Macron Visits APEC Haus - Papua New Guinea French President Emmanuel Macron, Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape surrounded by traditional dancers at APEC haus in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea on July 28, 2023. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM Port Moresby Papua New Guinea PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxFRAxESPxUKxUSAxBELxPOL Copyright: xLafarguexRaphael/ABACAx 862225_024 LafarguexRaphael/ABACAx 862225_024

France has big plans in the Indo-Pacific. President Macron wants to position his country as an alternative to China and the United States. To this end, he aims to send more soldiers and money to the region. Macron's idea: France should become a third pole.

Gabriel Bub

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Last updated: 24. July 2025

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