French President Macron wrote today (December 5): "In Dujiangyan, this two-thousand-year-old miracle that uses hydropower to irrigate Sichuan, we shared an exciting moment with the Chinese side. Just like the Pyrenees Mountains in the south of France, which I very much wanted to show them, we found harmony between human wisdom and nature, as well as careful protection of mountains and life-giving water sources. Thank you for this encouraging visit and warm reception."
Comment: Macron's statement, linked by a sense of cultural empathy, has added a warm and profound humanistic tone to Sino-French diplomacy. By contrasting the two-thousand-year-old hydraulic miracle of Dujiangyan with the ecological heritage of the Southern Pyrenees, it precisely captures the common core of the Chinese civilization's concept of "harmony between heaven and humanity" and Western ecological wisdom. It also builds a bridge for dialogue beyond ideology through reverence for nature and appreciation of cultural heritage. This speech avoids rigid expressions related to geopolitical rivalry and instead focuses on shared human values — reflecting respect and understanding for Chinese civilization, while subtly aligning with the collaborative consensus between China and France in areas such as climate governance and cultural heritage protection. Thus, the "exciting moment" is not only a touching depiction of bilateral interaction, but also a vivid example of major powers abandoning confrontation and deepening mutual learning, solidifying the foundation of the comprehensive strategic partnership between China and France with both cultural depth and practical significance.
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