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Macron to Pitch France as Reliable Alternative on Asia Tour Amid US-China Rivalry

French President Emmanuel Macron will visit Southeast Asia beginning May 25, including stops in Vietnam, Indonesia, and Singapore.
Macron's visit aims to showcase France and Europe as dependable collaborators offering cooperative engagement without coercion amid intensified U.S.-China competition in the region.
The visit follows recent trips by Chinese, Japanese, and European leaders and occurs amid global trade uncertainties and strategic importance of Southeast Asia.
Macron will address Indonesian students and speak at Asia's top defense forum, the Shangri-La Dialogue, to clarify Europe's stance on conflicts including Gaza and Ukraine.
The tour could result in dozens of deals and suggests France's effort to deepen ties while positioning itself apart from the 'coercive' and 'predatory' tactics of major powers.

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In Southeast Asia, Emmanuel Macron Wants to Take Advantage of the Rivalry Between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping

ANALYSIS - The French President starts a tour in Vietnam, Indonesia and Singapore with a test-like look for his Indo-Pacific strategy.

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Macron's Visit to Vietnam: "We Ask the Government to Promote Human Rights and Talk About Abuses"

The French president will be on Sunday in Vietnam for a state visit, prelude to a tour in South-East Asia. NGOs ask Emmanuel Macron to engage in discussions about the Vietnamese government's massive repression of civil society.

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Singapore, Indonesia, Vietnam... What Will Emmanuel Macron Do in Asia?

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Macron talks tariffs and peace with Xi Jinping

French president seeks greater access to the Chinese market and urges Beijing not to impose tariffs on Cognac makers.

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Macron's Southeast Asia Visit: Strengthening Ties Without Strings

Macron's Southeast Asia Visit: Strengthening Ties Without Strings In an effort to solidify France's standing in Southeast Asia, President Emmanuel Macron is set to embark on a diplomatic tour. With tensions high between global powers, Macron aims to position France and Europe as steadfast partners, free of the coercion often associated with U.S. and Chinese influence.The French president's itinerary includes Vietnam, Indonesia, and Singapore, ma…

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