Part 8/13:
Meanwhile, France’s Emmanuel Macron is slated to visit Beijing and meet with Xi Jinping, which raises eyebrows given Beijing’s stance on Taiwan. French statements have appeared somewhat sympathetic to China’s position, suggesting that Beijing may assert control over Taiwan. Gordon Chang, a renowned China analyst, notes that China has been emboldened by recent confrontations, yet currently appears to be facing resistance from countries like Japan and Taiwan, which refuse to cower before Beijing’s political pressure.