China Bristles at Macron Linking Ukraine Defense to Taiwan Threats
- On May 31, 2025, China criticized French President Emmanuel Macron for comparing the Ukraine conflict to Taiwan during the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore.
- Macron's remarks followed U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's warnings that China is credibly preparing military force against Taiwan, heightening regional security concerns.
- China's embassy in Singapore condemned Macron's comparison as unacceptable, emphasizing that Taiwan is an internal Chinese matter and accusing Macron of undermining bilateral relations.
- Hegseth stated that China is building invasion capabilities and rehearsing for real conflict, while China warned the U.S. Not to "play with fire" over Taiwan.
- The dispute exposes growing Sino-French tensions over Taiwan’s status and trade, suggesting possible diplomatic and economic repercussions amid rising Indo-Pacific security challenges.
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China condemned French President Emmanuel Macron after he compared the Taiwan issue to that of the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war during his address at the Shangri-La Dialogue security conference in Singapore
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