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In-depth: Does Macron Still Support Taiwan After Four Visits to China? French Navy Vessels Head to East Asia, Taiwan Strait Freedom of Navigation Enters France, Dissecting His Indo-Pacific Strategy in Three Moves

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Published Jul 31, 2026 9:30 AM ・ Updated Jul 31, 2026 10:21 AM ・ 2 min read ・ Source: PR Times

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In-depth: Does Macron Still Support Taiwan After Four Visits to China? French Navy Vessels Head to East Asia, Taiwan Strait Freedom of Navigation Enters France, Dissecting His Indo-Pacific Strategy in Three Moves — Image: PR Times

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French President Macron is set to step down in May 2027.
During his term, he has visited China four times, with the most recent visit in December 2025.
France's representative to Taiwan reaffirmed a statement opposing unilateral changes to the status quo in the waters east of Taiwan.

French President Macron is set to step down in May 2027. During his term, he has visited China four times, with the most recent visit in December 2025. France's representative to Taiwan reaffirmed a statement opposing unilateral changes to the status quo in the waters east of Taiwan.

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Published: Jul 31, 2026

French President Emmanuel Macron is scheduled to step down in May 2027. During his tenure, he has already visited China four times, with the most recent visit in December 2025. Simultaneously, Franck Paris, who was Macron's trusted advisor on African affairs and France's representative to Taiwan, specifically reaffirmed in his farewell speech in July the joint statement by the UK, France, and Germany in mid-June, which opposed China's unilateral changes to the status quo in the waters east of Taiwan.

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FAQ

How many times has President Macron visited China?

President Macron has visited China four times during his term, with the most recent visit in December 2025.

What statement did France's representative to Taiwan make?

France's representative to Taiwan reaffirmed the joint statement by the UK, France, and Germany in mid-June, opposing China's unilateral changes to the status quo in the waters east of Taiwan.

What political trends are behind this statement?

This statement is made amid rising tensions around Taiwan, demonstrating France's stance in supporting Taiwan's security.

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