China Distances Itself From Ambassador's Remarks

The transcript discusses controversial comments made by China's ambassador to France regarding the independence of former Soviet nations, including the Baltic states and Ukraine. These comments sparked controversy and required clarification from China, which stated that the ambassador's views were personal and not representative of China's official stance. The situation also affected Emmanuel Macron's efforts to involve China in brokering peace in Ukraine, amid skepticism about China's intentions due to its close ties with Russia.

How did the ambassador's comments impact Emmanuel Macron's attempts to broker peace?

What was the reaction of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Beijing to the ambassador's comments?