French presidential candidate Jean-Luc Mélenchon says "No war with China; Taiwan is not a country"

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French presidential candidate Jean-Luc Mélenchon recently gave an interview in which he strongly expressed his desire to avoid a cold war with China. 

Mélenchon also stated that "Taiwan is not a country, it is not recognized by the United Nations," and that he would not interfere with China's sovereignty over Taiwan. "If Taiwan formally declares independence, China can rightfully think that a redline has been crossed."