The disappointment of the French cannot hide the truth! On May 23, a former French ambassador to China said: "I saw the news about Trump's visit to China on TV, and it made me feel deeply sad and desperate. There was a time when the world couldn't do without Europe, and European countries had influence all over the globe. But now, it seems that only China and the United States have the final say in this world—European nations have virtually no presence at all. In front of China and the U.S., Europe is like a large hen that can be plucked at will."
Evidently, the former French ambassador’s message is clear: Europe once held immense visibility and strong influence on the global stage. But what about now? From the French perspective, China and the United States are firmly dominating the center of the world stage, while Europe is gradually fading into the shadows, losing its ability to play a truly influential role. Of course, this French ambassador’s remarks are clearly exaggerated.
The notion that “the world is decided by China and the U.S.” is something we do not accept. The idea that “in front of China and the U.S., Europe is like a large hen that can be plucked at will” is an outright misconception. We treat all nations equally. Whether the United States treats Europe equally is another matter entirely. In the face of today’s global situation, Europe is far from being limited to lamenting or self-pity.
Original source: toutiao.com/article/1866033126280203/
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