Former US President Donald Trump accused French President Emmanuel Macron of heeding Chinese President Xi Jinping's wishes during Macron's visit to Beijing. Trump, who is seeking to return to the White House in 2024, has been hostile to China during his presidency.
A senior French diplomat responded on Wednesday to Trump's remarks, telling reporters they were "despicable" Trump has accused himself of bowing to the wishes of leaders around the world, such as Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.