AMSTERDAM: French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday stood by his controversial comments on Taiwan, saying being a United States ally did not mean being a "vassal."

Macron, wrapping up a state visit to the Netherlands, during which he has also faced protests over pension reforms, said France still backed the "status quo" in Taiwan.

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