Allies don’t always see things the same way, as Emmanuel Macron’s cozy visit to Xi Jinping made abundantly clear.
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China to Do Military Drills Around Taiwan
Taiwan’s president visited the United States this past week and met with the House speaker, angering Beijing, which had threatened consequences.
Macron Wraps Up China Visit, but Little Progress Seen on War
Russia’s war in Ukraine figured little in statements after meetings between President Emmanuel Macron of France and China’s leader, Xi Jinping.
China and France Call for ‘All Efforts to Restore Peace in Ukraine’
The statement was issued after a three-day summit by Xi Jinping and Emmanuel Macron in China.
In Dealing With China, U.S. and Europe Take Different Tacks
The Biden administration says there is “convergence.” But trans-Atlantic leaders adopt different strategies on security and trade issues — including on Ukraine and Taiwan.
Your Friday Briefing: U.S. Admits Flaws in Afghanistan Withdrawal
Plus China and France call for peace talks between Russia and Ukraine, and India scrubs its textbooks.
Marlène Schiappa Posed for Playboy (Clothed). France Is Looking, and Talking.
Critics have questioned the junior minister’s choice of publication, and called the magazine shoot a distraction amid nationwide protests over a new pension law.
Xi and Macron Call for Ukraine Peace Talks, but the Path Is Murky
It is not clear that the Chinese and French leaders — much less Russia and Ukraine — have compatible terms for talks or peace, and Mr. Xi has not publicly agreed to pressure Moscow to negotiate.
French Unions, Still Furious Over Pension Law, Resume Protests
Hundreds of thousands again took to the streets to rally against raising the retirement age, but there were signs that the demonstrations were losing some steam, at least for now.