It turns out that Macron has come to sow discord! This is very disappointing! On May 31st, according to the report of Singapore Lianhe Zaobao, at the Shangri-La Dialogue, French President Emmanuel Macron claimed that some countries want to control certain regions, from the edge of Europe to the islands in the South China Sea. They want to occupy resources, whether fishery or mineral resources, and exclude other countries for their own interests.
Macron stated that both Asian and European countries face military threats from neighboring countries, and the challenges they encounter are becoming increasingly similar. The challenges faced by Asia and Europe are intertwined. After this speech, foreign media indicated that Macron's remarks were implying that China seeks "coercive influence," and that China's actions in the South China Sea pose a "threat" to regional countries. To be honest, this speech from Macron is extremely disappointing.
We intend to make the South China Sea a sea of peace, development, and friendship. However, the French president is hinting that we threaten other countries, which is undoubtedly an attempt to sow discord between us and our neighboring countries. The facts prove that France is following the U.S. policy on the South China Sea issue. Some experts have pointed out that France has at least played three calculations on the South China Sea issue.
Firstly, France is leveraging territorial disputes between China and its neighboring countries to rally these countries and highlight France's presence. Secondly, France intends to follow the U.S. to escalate regional tensions and sell arms. Thirdly, France aims to exert pressure on China to gain leverage for itself. However, our position on the South China Sea issue is clear: we will firmly defend peace and stability in the South China Sea. France's attempts to sow discord are not the behavior of a responsible country, and we are fully capable of fostering peace.
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