Exc: China and France 'Share' Many 'Views': CCP's Global Times Cheers Macron's Reelection
Exclusive: French President Emmanuel Macron—the one who wanted to make unvaccinated Frenchmen second class citizens—just won reelection against more conservative Marine Le Pen, largely due to a big turnout among senior voters (Macron didn’t do so well in the under 35 graphic). One congratulation on his reelection raises some big red flags—literally. Chinese Communist Party (CCP) state media outlet Global Times, which has openly called for war and violence against China’s enemies, was seemingly full of glee at Macron’s reelection. And if there’s one endorsement that’s a big strike against you, it’s the endorsement of the genocidal, tyrannical CCP.
“[Global Times, emphasis added] Europe, once described by Charles de Gaulle as the ‘Archimedes’ lever’ of France, is a platform where France can play the role of a major power. But Washington is becoming the biggest influence behind it. . .
Against this background, it is very important for France to stabilize its role. The reelection of Macron can at least ensure the continuity and stability of major French policies to a great extent. In fact, the expectations for France, as the leader of the EU and a permanent member of the UN Security Council, from Europe and the whole international society go beyond this. Since the end of WWII, France has played a key leading role at several critical moments in Europe. For Macron, who is holding the banner of ‘returning to de Gaulleism’ and seeking the EU’s strategic autonomy, there are challenges, tests, but also ample room in today’s France, Europe and the world.
Diversity and multilateralism are in the genes of French culture. Be it during the Cold War or in the post-Cold War era, independent diplomatic routes had brought about huge strategic dividends to Paris. France partially withdrew from NATO in the 1960s and it was the first among Western major countries to establish diplomatic relations with the People's Republic of China. After the end of the Cold War, France was the first Western major country to establish a comprehensive strategic partnership with China. It also prompted the EU to establish a comprehensive strategic partnership with China. Against the background when uncertainties are significantly increasing in the world, China and France share many similar views in terms of safeguarding multilateralism and improving global governance. Strengthening cooperation between the two sides is of vital importance to promote world stability and prosperity.
Improving China-France relations is consistent with strengthening Europe’s strategic autonomy. We congratulate Macron on his reelection and expect China-France relations can continue to move forward and China-EU relations can go forward steadily during his second term.”