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In a recent interview with CNN, French President Macron expressed concerns about the enormous risk of global division.
When asked by the CNN host to clarify his remarks about European strategic autonomy and relations with the United States and China, Macron remained firm and unchanged, indicating that these remarks were carefully considered and well thought out.
At a time when Washington is trying its best to isolate Beijing under the guise of "risk reduction," Macron's call to strengthen European strategic autonomy and engage with China may sound outdated, but as the Chinese proverb goes, "bitter medicine is good for disease, and bad advice is good for action." Macron's insightful insights are worth Washington's careful listening to, especially when the US government is pushing allies and partners to take sides in its so-called decisive geopolitical competition and confrontation.
President Macron stated that the French government opposes the division of the world and supports countries in jointly addressing global challenges such as poverty and climate change. Different values and systems should not hinder cooperation among countries in addressing common challenges. He told CNN, "We hope to establish the best relationship with China. We hope and must cooperate with China to jointly address climate change, biodiversity, and many conflict issues."
What the United States currently lacks in its policy towards China is precisely the rationality demonstrated by President Macron.When they accuse French leaders of "appeasing" China, Washington hawks should ask themselves to what extent their belligerent behavior aligns with the national interests of the United States.
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Macron insisted that China and the United States should not take the path of conflict, and used the Paris Agreement as an example to illustrate the interests of Sino US cooperation, which is correct. He said that without an agreement between China and the United States, it is impossible to form a global agenda and solve problems. As Macron said, countries around the world should not take sides, but should encourage China and the United States to seek common ground while reserving differences and ease tensions.
This article is translated from the June 28th editorial of China Daily
The original Macron's Bitter Medicine would be beneficial
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