Original title: Macron: Development of relations with China requires frankness and respect. Differences cannot be overstated
On the afternoon of the 13th local time, after the end of the G7 summit, French President Macron made it clear at a press conference held in Cornwall, England that the Group of Seven (G7) is not a “club” that is hostile to China and is responding to climate change. On issues such as international trade and development policies, the members of the G7 still have to work together with China.
Macron also said that he has seen the path China has taken in the past few decades to lift hundreds of millions of people out of poverty, and he also acknowledged the differences between China and Western countries. Macron emphasized that the development of a cooperative partnership with China now requires frankness and respect. The G7 should face the differences directly, but such differences must not be exaggerated.
At the press conference that day, Macron was also asked about the traceability of the new crown virus. Macron said that the virus is the common enemy of mankind. At present, all countries need to work together to protect the people and share the fruits of innovation. Macron emphasized that it is of course necessary to understand the source of the new crown virus, but one cannot listen to the words of a certain country. The tracing of the virus should be based on clear facts, and through the cooperation of all countries, the World Health Organization should investigate. (Headquarters reporter Zou Heyi)
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