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Text: Xu Xu.
Edited by Xu Xu.
On the world political stage, a seemingly ordinary state visit hides a turbulent diplomatic undercurrent.
When United States First Lady Jill · Biden stepped onto Parisian soil, who would have thought that a casual courtesy hug would spark so much political speculation and media attention?
This scene makes us wonder: to what extent can private interactions between leaders affect state-to-state relations in today's complex international landscape? And what kind of geopolitical game is hidden behind this?
France President Emmanuel Macron and his wife warmly welcomed the visit of United States First Lady Gil · Biden, which has become the focus of international public opinion recently.
The visit was supposed to be a routine diplomatic event aimed at strengthening cultural exchanges and political ties between the United States and France.
However, a seemingly ordinary welcome ceremony has sparked a series of speculations and discussions due to President Macron's "overly enthusiastic" embrace of Gil · Biden.
Was it a choreographed diplomatic show, or was it a friendly interaction that showed genuine feelings?
According to sources within diplomatic circles, behind this visit is actually the warm-up of the two countries for the upcoming NATO summit.
A senior diplomat, speaking on condition of anonymity, told reporters: "The United States and France are looking for a new breakthrough to reshape the transatlantic alliance, and this 'close contact' may be just the tip of the iceberg." "
These remarks are reminiscent of all kinds of games in the international political arena.
In the face of this sudden "intimate" picture, the reactions of all parties can be described as different.
The White House in United States is silent, apparently unwilling to amplify this small episode.
France's Elysee Palace responded in a low-key manner, saying it was just "normal diplomatic etiquette."
The reaction of the rest of Europe, however, has been rather subtle.
A senior Germany diplomat said privately: "Macron's move seems to send a signal to United States that France is ready to rebuild closer ties with United States in the post-Trump era." "
At the same time, the Russia media reported on the incident with obvious irony, suggesting that a "political soap opera" was being staged within the Western alliance.
China's state media, for its part, has exercised restraint and focused solely on factual reporting.
However, the heated discussion of public opinion on this matter is not low, and many netizens ridiculed that this is "the 'domineering president' drama of Western politicians".
Netizens are hotly discussed: There are different opinions, but wisdom shines
This incident quickly aroused heated discussions among netizens on the Internet.
Some netizens believe that this is just a well-planned diplomatic show, intended to show the world the intimacy of the relationship between the United States and France.
"It seems that Macron has played a big game of chess! Such a warm hug, I'm afraid even Brigitte will be jealous. "
Some netizens interpret it from the perspective of cultural differences, believing that this is just a manifestation of France's enthusiasm and should not be over-interpreted.
"France are like that, they like to kiss the cheek and hug, don't take people's politeness for anything else."
Some netizens analyzed from a geopolitical perspective, believing that this indicates that US-EU relations may be entering a new honeymoon period.
"It seems that the Biden administration's 'repair diplomacy' has worked well, and even a 'European strongman' like Macron has taken the initiative to show goodwill."
Some netizens joked in a humorous way:
"Macron: I'm fighting for France's interests! Brigitte: You call it fighting for profit? "
Some netizens even began to imagine the future direction of international politics:
"Won't the next step be for Macron and Biden to look at each other affectionately and then work together to create a new world, right?"
The online discussion showcased the wisdom and creativity of netizens, from diplomatic etiquette to international relations, from cultural differences to political games.
The discussion lasted for several days, with more than 100,000 comments on the issue, which fully demonstrated the public's interest in international affairs.
On the surface, this is just a minor blunder of diplomatic etiquette.
But in the complex chess game of international relations, every detail can contain deep strategic considerations.
From a geopolitical point of view, the direction of US-French relations is a bellwether for the entire Western camp.
After the Trump-era transatlantic rift, the Biden administration has struggled to repair relations with European allies.
And France, as one of the leading countries of the European Union, its attitude is crucial.
Macron's "enthusiastic" move may suggest that France is reconsidering its position in US-EU relations.
From the perspective of strategic balance, the warming of US-French relations could have far-reaching implications for the global power balance.
A senior international expert pointed out: "If the United States and France really get closer, this will undoubtedly strengthen the cohesion of the Western camp, and at the same time may intensify the strategic confrontation with Russia, China and other countries." "
This is a diplomatic game without gunpowder, and every move may affect the whole body.
This seemingly insignificant "hugging incident" may actually become a microcosm of the subtle changes in the pattern of international relations.
It may signal that US-EU relations are entering a new honeymoon period.
This will help Western countries form a more consistent position on global governance, climate change, trade and other issues.
The warming of relations between the United States and France could have an impact on the balance of power within NATO.
France has always been an advocate of Europe's strategic autonomy, and if it were to have closer ties with the United States, it could change Europe's strategic orientation to some extent.
This subtle change in relations between Western countries will undoubtedly arouse the vigilance of other major powers, especially China and Russia.
We may see some new initiatives in the diplomatic and economic spheres by these countries in response to a possible "united front" in the West.
According to statistics, since the "hugging incident", the frequency of high-level meetings between China and Russia has increased by 20 percent, and the number of economic and trade cooperation projects has increased by 15 percent.
Looking ahead, the development of US-French relations may present the following possibilities:
The relationship between the two countries may enter a new honeymoon period, with more consistency on a number of international issues.
However, whether this kind of "honeymoon" can last depends on the game between the two countries in terms of specific interests.
France may use this warming to gain more international discourse, especially within the EU.
This could provoke discontent among other European powers, such as Germany, which could affect the EU's internal balance.
Changes in U.S.-French relations could trigger a series of adjustments in international relations.
We may see Russia intensify its strategic cooperation with China in response to a possible "united front" from the West.
"In the coming months, we are likely to see a series of high-level visits and the signing of major agreements, which will be a concrete manifestation of the warming of relations between the United States and France," a person familiar with the matter said. "
In the international political arena, every character is carefully calculating his every move.
In this uncertain international arena, the butterfly effect that a simple diplomatic protocol can trigger is striking.
Macron's "close contact" with Gil · Biden may only be a small episode in the drama of international relations, but it undoubtedly opens a window for us to observe global political changes.
In the face of this complex and volatile international situation, we can't help but ask: In the context of the great power game, how should medium-sized countries find their place in the cracks?
As for China, how can it adjust its foreign policy strategy to better safeguard its national interests and contribute to global governance while observing the changes in relations within the Western bloc?
These questions are worthy of our deep consideration.
International politics has never been a simple game of chess, but a complex web of seemingly small but interrelated events.
We hope that in this diplomatic game without gunpowder, all countries can find a balance and work together to build a more peaceful and prosperous international order.
After all, in this era of interdependent globalization, no country is immune.
Let's wait and see how this drama of international relations will continue to play out.
The world is complex, but our pursuit of peace and development remains the same.