As the first G20 summit that Biden attended after he became president of the United States, many people were concerned about how US President Biden would repair relations with his European allies, especially France, before the G20 summit in Rome, Italy. After all, not long ago, the United States had just pried a large order of tens of billions of French submarines.
In order to get Macron's forgiveness, Biden can be said to have paid a lot of "effort". As the current US president, Biden himself took the initiative to go to the French Embassy in Italy to talk with Macron, and this way of "going to the door to apologize" did give France a lot of face.
Secondly, in terms of details, Biden has also put a lot of effort into it, and Biden's suit and tie are almost the same as Macron's. This is actually a social trick, by trying to be as close as possible to the other person's clothing, to reduce the other party's chances of developing disgust for themselves.
Finally, Biden tweeted that "the United States has no older, more loyal, and more respectable ally than France." This sentence is the truth, if there was no French intervention, not only at sea to contain the British Royal Navy, but also to send troops to participate in land operations, whether the United States can establish an independent country is really difficult to say.
On the issue of the "submarine case" that both sides are most concerned about, Biden also gave Macron a direct explanation - "In my impression, France has been told a long time ago that this transaction will not be completed smoothly, and I am honest with God."
This sentence is equivalent to directly selling Australia again, because the potential meaning is that it is not the United States that took the initiative to pry your list of French submarines, but Australia told me that you already know that the "Franco-Australian" submarine trade cannot continue. Who is to blame for this situation? Of course, it is Australia, and if you want to blame it, you can blame Australia for "cheating on it".
Does Macron know that Biden is pushing Australia out as a "substitute ghost"? Absolutely. But Macron greeted and shook hands with Biden with a smile on his face, as if something unpleasant had ever happened between France and the United States. Obviously, France has decided to give in to the United States and minimize the possible impact of the "U.S.-Australia" nuclear submarine transaction on French interests.
The two sides had a great conversation
Why would Macron succumb to the United States again? Because France wants to be a "european power with sound and color", it is best to make France the leader of Europe and the "pole" of the world. To achieve this goal, Macron needs the support of the United States. Now that the United States has taken the initiative to "admit its mistake" and point out the real "culprit", Macron of course chooses to push the boat along the water.
What about Australia? As can be seen from the greetings of Morrison and Macron at the G20 summit, France is still angry with Australia. Morrison smiled and took the initiative to pat Macron on the shoulder to show affection. But Macron did not appreciate it, not only did not take off the mask, but also did not hide his anger and hostility in his eyes.
This reveals a murderous little look
Of course, australia is not having a good time now. The latest round of Australia's free trade agreement with the European Union has encountered obstacles, of which France has contributed a lot, which is also France's "revenge" against Australia.
For France, "revenge" against Australia is necessary. Because now many people think that France is "weak and deceitful". But in reality, France's "weakness" only comes when confronted with a power like the United States. If even a country like Australia can "retreat" after offending France, France's international prestige will be damaged.
Therefore, I personally believe that after the end of this G20 summit in Rome, Italy, the relationship between the United States and France will be repaired to a certain extent. But the relationship between Australia and France may become worse because the United States has handed over the "culprit" and France does not show its "means of punishment", so there is no way to turn the page.
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