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Macron Warns Europe and Asia

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France's Macron calls on Europe and Asia to unite as U.S.-China tensions flare
French President Emmanuel Macron called on Indo-Pacific nations to establish a "new coalition" to counter the "constraints and side effects" stemming from the growing U.S.-China rivalry. Macron's speech came as the European leader sought to play up the country as a counterweight to the two superpowers.

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Macron Warns Europe and Asia Against Being Dragged Into U.S.-China Rivalry
France's Macron hints at China's territorial ambitions against US allies

China, Asia and Hegseth

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US calls for Asia allies to boost defenses in face of China’s ‘imminent’ threat, Hegseth tells top defense forum
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Saturday delivered a dire warning to the Asia-Pacific region and the world: China’s designs on Taiwan pose a threat to global peace and stability that requires “our allies and partners do their part on defense.

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Hegseth warns Indo-Pacific allies of ‘imminent’ threat from China
Pentagon chief warns of imminent China threat, pushes Asian allies to hike defence spending

Trump, Europe and tariffs

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European shares trim gains after Trump comments on China tariffs
Europe's benchmark STOXX 600 index trimmed its gains on Friday after U.S. President Donald Trump said China had violated an agreement on tariffs with the United States.

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European benchmarks rise while Asian shares finished lower amid uncertainty over Trump's tariffs
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