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Macron in Tokyo: Tackling Oil Crisis and China Tensions

3/31/2026

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Emmanuel Macron, French President, arrives in Tokyo to address Japan's oil concerns and tensions with China.
Japan seeks European support amid a Strait of Hormuz crisis raising oil prices.
Macron's talks with Sanae Takaichi, the Prime Minister, follow a rift over Taiwan, deemed a red line by China.
China has increased military activity near Japan since tensions escalated.
Macron will continue his trip to South Korea this week.

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Emmanuel Macron, French President, arrives in Tokyo to address Japan's oil concerns and tensions with China.
Japan seeks European support amid a Strait of Hormuz crisis raising oil prices.
Macron's talks with Sanae Takaichi, the Prime Minister, follow a rift over Taiwan, deemed a red line by China.
China has increased military activity near Japan since tensions escalated.
Macron will continue his trip to South Korea this week.