Macron's fatal signal to Taiwan

Emmanuel Macron complied with Xi Jinping's wish and announced that Europe would not be a "follower" of either the US or China on Taiwan, which was celebrated by the state media. Simultaneously, the People's Liberation Army launched a fierce drill: It rehearsed encircling Taiwan and engaging targets on the island.

10. April 2023
epa10567156 This handout picture made available on 10 April 2023 by Japan’s Defense Ministry Joint Staff Office via Jiji Press shows a fighter jet lifting off Chinese aircraft carrier Shandong in the sea, south of Miyako-jima, Okinawa Prefecture, southwestern Japan. China is currently having military exercises around Taiwan.  EPA-EFE/Japan’s Defense Ministry Joint Staff Office HANDOUT  HANDOUT EDITORIAL USE ONLY/NO SALES

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Last updated: 24. July 2025