Europe’s geopolitical strategy toward an increasingly assertive China
“The way you treat your allies does resonate in the region,” Thebault said in a gilded chamber in the French Foreign Ministry on the banks of the Seine River in Paris. “The logic of confrontation is not a good one for the peace and stability of the region. We think that we should act otherwise.”Thebault was recalled to Paris last month along with the French ambassador to the U.S.
He noted that France makes nuclear-powered submarines, but said Australia refused them when their deal was first struck in 2016, opting for diesel-powered versions instead.“Rebuffing a country like France is almost sending a message that there are trusted partners and other partners, which is worrying in a region which needs ... partnership and not antagonism,” he said.
Putting “muscle” in the European Union’s Indo-Pacific strategy will be a priority for France as it takes over the rotating presidency of the EU Jan. 1, he said.“The rise of China ... is an issue that needs to be addressed,” along with climate change and its impacts on islands throughout the Pacific, he said. He stressed the importance of “international rules, respect for human rights, the respect for freedom of navigation, respect for sovereignty of countries.
Australian soldiers sacrificed their lives in the tens of thousands to liberate France from the Nazis.
France went to Australia to exploit like it used to do to sub Saharan French speaking nations and failed, became angry, and will want to leave NATO and join Warsaw Pact.
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We ask ourselves that here in America all the time
Indeed. On top it's on military technology level a very bad choice. ScottMorrisonMP will get an outdated risky HEU submarine in 20 years & return an immediate bad impact on national security & economy. Finally, deal reveals JoeBiden desperated AmericaFirst POTUS45 copycat !
he got fucked because he tried to fuck around and play the primadonna. well he found out. its not news.
And the stupid diesel sub deal don't ?! Cry baby, deal is off move on ; what ? you gonna blow up NATO over it ?! Nuts !
It’s no secret that if Australia wants nuclear submarines, they can’t depend on France standing up to China’s pressure. We all know what’s France track record of dealing with China. 😁
There were delays & costs were raising what we France expecting to happen, probably cheaper to just buy a British or American designed nuclear powered sub than wait decades for a French sub to come about.
Not surprise if you see 50% of the country's people accept their leader behaves like this.
JFC get over it France.
The French need to acquaint themselves with the Liar from the Shire next time.
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China has over 4 times the population of US. It is illogical and unjust to keep China down. Focus on building up and integrating the Americas as a balance
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This is scary!! Where is the geographical location of 'indo-pacific region' Who lives there & atmost affected by with anything that happens in that region? How big/little influence/authority have these the most affected nations in their own 'hom region'? Colonial saga continues
SORRY, FRANCE...WE'RE AMERICANS, WE'RE USED TO THE LYING AND BEING LIED TO.
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