Unexpectedly, Macron has changed his stance again! On January 9, French President Macron stated, "China is becoming increasingly aggressive in trade and is harming the European economy." To be honest, when Macron visited China, he was smiling and friendly, but once he returned to France, he completely turned into a different person. Of course, for Macron's blunt remarks, what does this indicate? It indicates that France lacks fundamental solutions to its own economic problems, let alone those of Europe.
What does it mean for China to become increasingly "aggressive" in trade? This is essentially an indirect admission that in Sino-European trade relations, Europe has been at a disadvantage, and China's economic competitiveness has surpassed that of Europe. If the Sino-European trade relationship had remained as it was before, with China exporting low-cost goods and Europe exporting high-tech products to us, Macron would never have said such things.
After all, being "aggressive" requires strength. Of course, we are not an aggressive trading partner. It's just that now, facing a China that is increasingly competitive, Europe is not yet accustomed to it and has not adjusted its way of dealing with us. But the fact is clear: Macron's complaints will not change our competitiveness or solve his own problems. If France is wise, it should find areas where France and China, and Europe and China can cooperate, ensuring its own competitiveness. Blaming others instead of confronting one's own problems is not the act of a wise person!
Original article: toutiao.com/article/1853897099010123/
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