It is Kokang and Changchun

　This is in stark contrast to a certain North American superpower. Two years ago, during a China-US talks, Chinese representatives traveled thousands of miles to the US, yet the US, as the host, failed to provide any food or banquets, a display of profound lack of diplomatic etiquette.

　Macron nodded repeatedly in agreement with Joan of Arc's assessment. "In terms of history and culture, we and China always find common ground. As you mentioned, during the China-US talks two years ago, the US truly displayed its arrogant nature."

　"By the way, how was your chat with the Chinese ship girls?" Macron was also concerned about the relationship between the two countries' ship girls. After all, this was an important factor affecting the relationship between the two countries.

　Speaking of the Chinese shipgirl, Jeanne was full of joy and said, "I had a great chat with Miss Yixian. Miss Yixian has left a profound impression on me. Her conversation and temperament have made me realize what an oriental beauty from a country of etiquette is like.

　The only pity is that China only sent one ship girl to pick us up this time. I really hope to meet all of them in person. But if I think about it, I can understand why China made such an arrangement. It’s probably to avoid taboos.

　"I remember there was a British ship girl in China named Aurora, right? After coming to China, she was named Chongqing..." Macron suddenly remembered this detail.

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　"Are you worried, sir, that Aurora and I won't be able to get along?" Jeanne said with a smile, signaling Macron not to overthink it. "Ms. Yixian briefly mentioned her to me. As far as her character and personality are concerned, I think your concerns are unnecessary."

　After saying that, Joan of Arc changed the subject and said, "Actually, instead of worrying that Aurora and I won't get along, you should worry that some people will use our backgrounds to gossip and cause trouble."

　As it turned out, what Joan of Arc said came true. Later, when Joan of Arc visited China again, she had dinner and chatted with Chongqing, and after eating and drinking, she visited the famous scenic spots in Beijing.

　When they went to visit the Old Summer Palace Ruins Park, Zhao He followed them all the way with a fire extinguisher...

　Because it was inconvenient to beat people up in public and Chongqing did not want to destroy her image of a Jiangnan beauty + British lady in front of other countries' ship girls, she called Yixian and Yingrui to come and take Zhaohe back.

　【Back to Macron’s visit to China】

　After lunch, Macron, together with relevant personnel and Chinese accompanying personnel, took a special plane to Guangzhou, Guangdong Province.

　At this moment, the students of Sun Yat-sen University did not know that a big shot was about to visit the school.

　When Macron appeared on the campus of Sun Yat-sen University, he attracted cheers and onlookers from many passing students.

　"Hello, students!" Macron extended his hand and greeted the passing Sun Yat-sen University students. Most of the students didn't understand French, but body language and facial expressions are universal.

　"Fuck! A living Macron!"

　"6! Brothers!"

　"Ah, it's Jeanne d'Arc! And Jeanne d'Arc!" A certain ship game player had a different focus.

　Just like that, the news of Macron's visit spread like wildfire. Within a few minutes, the area around Macron was surrounded by curious students.

　It's a rare occasion for a leader of one of the five permanent members of the UN Security Council to visit a Chinese university. Although most students were there just to have fun, they all gave Macron a warm welcome.

　Those students who were lucky enough to get to the innermost circle, closest to Macron, stretched out their hands to shake hands with Macron or Joan of Arc.

　Surrounded by bodyguards, Macron felt flattered as he looked at the pile of hands and mobile phones stretched over the bodyguards' heads and shoulders.

　"Oh my God, am I so popular in China? I'm not even so popular in my own country." Macron couldn't help but think of the slap in the face by his own people more than a year ago, as well as the strikes and verbal abuses in the country, and always felt a little ironic.

　He subconsciously shook hands with these lovely students one by one. However, among these outstretched hands, most wanted to shake hands with Joan of Arc...

　Joan of Arc also responded to the enthusiasm of the students, shaking hands with those who extended their hands to her. Some students even hoped that Joan of Arc would come out alone so that they could have a good look at her.

　A man from the French Department of a foreign language college finally felt that his major had finally come in handy. He excitedly said to Jeanne in French, "Miss Jeanne, I love you! When I had the French ship construction event for the third anniversary of the ship B, you were the first French ship I released!"

　At this moment, there were louder exclamations. The stigmata on Joan of Arc's body emitted a faint white fluorescence—a classmate's hand accidentally touched Joan of Arc's stigmata.

　Jeanne kindly reminded, "Excuse me, everyone. This will glow, so please don't touch it casually..."

　Joan of Arc's physiological reaction today gave the students present a scene that could only be seen in the two-dimensional world, which was a complete visual enjoyment.

　"A saint with stigmata, Joan of Arc really lives up to her name~" At the scene, another male student who witnessed the glowing stigmata of Joan of Arc was filled with emotion.

　Afterwards, with security personnel clearing the way, Macron and others came to the Sun Yat-sen University Gymnasium to give a speech and interact with many college students, especially those majoring in French.

　After the CUHK president's speech, Macron greeted the students in Chinese and then again in Cantonese. Macron expressed his pleasure to be in China again.

　In his speech, Macron expressed the hope that young people from both countries could work together to address the challenges facing the world today, including climate change, biodiversity, and science and technology.

　"...The challenges of economic growth today, especially the challenges of decarbonized growth, are very great. It is very important for young students to meet these challenges through research and innovation," Macron mentioned.

　He also hopes to promote cultural exchanges between the two sides. By learning history and language, sharing knowledge and science to embrace the future, he hopes to use academic research to promote mutual exchange, mutual understanding, and cultural exchanges, so that we can better understand each other.

　Macron said sincerely, "...We welcome more young students to learn French, and hope that young French people will have the same enthusiasm for Chinese culture, civilization, and language. I hope that Sun Yat-sen University will continue to cooperate with its French partners."

　After the speech, the audience burst into applause, the atmosphere was filled with enthusiasm, and students asked questions enthusiastically.

　The questions focused on three key areas: talent development, artificial intelligence, and collaboration with public health and healthcare. Macron offered constructive insights and responses to all three.

　After the exchange, Sun Yat-sen University President Gao Song presented Macron with the book "Sun Yat-sen and Sun Yat-sen University". The book records the story of Sun Yat-sen founding National Guangdong University (later renamed "National Sun Yat-sen University" in his memory).

　Orders, instructions, directives and other relevant documents.

　After the speech, two students who had been present at the event chatted with each other before leaving. One of them expressed some regret for the speech. "Oh, I thought Joan of Arc would be part of the speech, but it seems a bit disappointing."

　Another one also felt dissatisfied and said, "By the way, I just saw Joan of Arc and Macron together on campus. Where is Joan of Arc now?"

　……

　Where did Joan of Arc go? This is a good question. Before Macron’s speech, Joan of Arc told Macron and the Chinese personnel that she wanted to take another tour of the campus.

　At the same time, in the activity room of the Animation Club of Sun Yat-sen University.

　"Good, it has that flavor!" The animation club president praised and walked out of the activity room.

　Inside the activity room, Joan of Arc, who had been invited by enthusiastic students from the animation club to visit and perform, was standing on the stage, playing another role. Below them were students from the animation club and their Chinese companions.

　In a sense, she is actually "playing herself". It is true that she is playing Joan of Arc, but she is the Joan of Arc from FGO.

　The students in the audience were very excited and took out their mobile phones or cameras to take pictures, wanting to keep this beautiful scene in their hearts forever.

　"I knew it..." Joan of Arc didn't dislike this feeling, but she still teased in her heart:

　"Are all ACG characters around the world highly consistent in this regard? At a domestic comic convention, a group of students also wanted me to cosplay the character from FGO..."

　Chapter 282 Macron → Dai Gaolong

　After visiting Sun Yat-sen University, Macron went to Pine Garden for an informal meeting with 586. The two heads of state strolled through the gardens, chatting and stopping from time to time to admire the beautiful scenery.

　586 points out that to understand China today, one must start with understanding China’s history.

　He explained to Macron: "Guangzhou is the source of China's democratic revolution and the vanguard of reform and opening up. More than a thousand years ago, Guangzhou was a starting point of the Maritime Silk Road.

　Over a hundred years ago, it was here that the door to modern China's progress was opened. Over forty years ago, it was also here that the path to establishing a special economic zone was first paved.

　Now, Guangzhou is actively promoting the construction of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and continues to play a leading and locomotive role in high-quality development."

　After a while, the two walked to the guesthouse and sat by the water, enjoying the view, drinking tea, and talking about the past and present.

　586 introduced the essential characteristics and core essence of Chinese-style modernization to Macron.

　He pointed out that China is comprehensively promoting Chinese-style modernization, which conforms to the general laws of modernization and possesses the unique characteristics of the theory and practice of socialism with Chinese characteristics. He also welcomed the French side to continue to participate in exchanges and cooperation in all aspects.

　Macron said that true friendship is mutual understanding and mutual respect. France appreciates China's consistent support for France and Europe in upholding independence, self-reliance, unity and solidarity. France is willing to respect each other's core interests such as sovereignty and territorial integrity with China.

　In addition, France is willing to strengthen technological cooperation with China, open markets to each other, and enhance scientific and technological cooperation in artificial intelligence, shipbuilding, aerospace, and other fields to help each other achieve development and revitalization.

　The two heads of state also discussed their views on deep-sea forces. The two sides exchanged views on individual points and reached a general consensus that deep-sea forces deserve close attention. However, for now, deep-sea attacks on the United States may have other purposes, but objectively it is beneficial to both of us.

　Accompanied by the elegant and melodious sound of the guqin (Chinese harp), 586 and Macaron arrived at the Baiyun Hall, where they listened to the music and sipped tea. When the two heads of state first entered the Baiyun Hall, their smiling faces and relaxed conversation signaled a highly successful visit.

　586 said to Macron with a smile: "Over the past two days, we have had in-depth and high-quality discussions in Beijing and Guangzhou, which have enhanced understanding and mutual trust and clarified the direction for future cooperation between China and France at the bilateral and international levels.

　I am very pleased that we share many common or similar views on China-France and China-Europe relations, as well as many international and regional issues. This reflects the high level and strategic nature of China-France relations."

　Macron also felt good and said: "I am very grateful to Chairman 586 for his warm and careful arrangements for my visit.

　During these two days, our exchanges were friendly and in-depth, allowing me to further appreciate China's long and splendid history and culture, and enhance my understanding of modern China's governance philosophy.

　This visit was very successful, yielding fruitful results and reaching many important agreements, which I believe will undoubtedly promote significant development in France-China relations."

　As the sun set and the sky darkened, 586 invited Macron to dinner, and the two sides continued to have in-depth discussions on issues of common concern.

　After the meal was finished and the night was late, both sides left the restaurant. 586 said goodbye to Macron and pointed out that he was willing to maintain close strategic communication with the French side and promote the China-France comprehensive strategic partnership to a new level.

　Macron expressed his gratitude, saying, "I am also willing to maintain close strategic communication with Chairman 586 and look forward to his visit to France again next year."

　On the same day, the two sides issued the "China-France Joint Statement" (2023 version). In addition to some old-fashioned things, the statement also included two more noteworthy points.

　The first item added is "Exchanges and dialogues between the two countries' unconventional ship forces (i.e., ship girls) to enhance mutual understanding on international and regional security issues."

　The second is to strengthen cooperation with China in shipbuilding.

　France purchased more than hundreds of Airbus aircraft. During this visit to China, France immediately responded accordingly - it paid for the blueprints itself, commissioned China to replicate some World War II ships, and used its own currency for settlement.

　The commissioned plan included two Mogador-class destroyers (Mogador and Volta), two Dunkerque battlecruisers (Dunzi and Strasbourg), one Suffren-class heavy cruiser (Foch), and one Treaty-type C4 heavy cruiser (Algeria).

　China will certainly agree to anything that provides work and money, but in the French National Assembly, the National Front led by Marine Le Pen accused Macron of "buying is worse than making, which is detrimental to national dignity."

　After returning from his visit to China, Macron responded to Le Pen's accusations by saying: "...if we want to expand the fleet in the shortest possible time and in the most economical way, seeking a low-price, high-efficiency, honest business outsourcing service is undoubtedly the most realistic option.

　Now, besides the conventional ships that have already been built but not yet delivered, which of the naval shipyards is not filled with ships in the large-scale construction plan for unconventional ships? If they want to build more, won't they have to find a contract manufacturer?

　Unless Ms. Le Pen can come up with hundreds of billions of euros, I will immediately start building a new shipyard and deal with the pension protests while I'm at it. If Australia hadn't unilaterally reneged on the nuclear submarine deal, I wouldn't have placed so many orders with China all at once.

　It's not surprising that Macron would say such things. Since returning to China, his stance toward the United States has become even tougher, and he has frequently made public statements that the United States and pro-American groups don't want to hear.

　"Europe must withstand U.S. pressure, reduce its dependence on the U.S., and must not become a follower of the U.S. I have always stressed that Europe must be strategically independent. Being friends with the U.S. does not mean becoming its vassal."

　As soon as Macron made this statement, there was an uproar in the European and American political circles, with both a lot of support and a lot of opposition.

　Of course, the United States was the first to criticize Macron. The Los Angeles Times basically criticized Macron harshly, and its attitude was extremely arrogant and presumptuous.

　The central message of this news article can be succinctly summarized as follows: Europe's energy and weapons all rely on American support. Now, Macron is saying that Europe no longer wants to follow the US and use the Taiwan issue to deter China. Do you have any shame?

　Outside the media, some American politicians, especially those extremely anti-China politicians in the U.S. Congress, were also made to feel as if their great-grandfather's urn had been opened by Macron's words.

　For example, Marco Rubio, an anti-China politician from the Republican Party of the United States who has been blacklisted by the Chinese government, has views very similar to those in the Los Angeles Times.

　He also threatened slightly: "Does Macron represent himself, or does he really represent Europe? We must find out quickly!"

　Macron just said that we cannot listen to the United States in everything, and he didn't say that he would stand with China. However, the United States and pro-American elements have already been defeated. It's quite funny.

　(PS: The only American newspaper currently criticizing Macron is the Wall Street Journal. Because New York has long since fallen, the Wall Street Journal's headquarters has been acquired by Deep Sea and its top management has been reorganized.)

　Facing unwarranted accusations from the United States and pro-American politicians and media, French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire strongly supported Macron and said:

　"President Macron is absolutely right. Europe should exercise autonomy, not only in economic, military and financial fields, but also in thinking.

　Gentlemen, friends, please think carefully about what the original purpose of the European Union was. If everyone becomes a follower of the United States, the EU will exist in name only. Then, all the efforts made by previous leaders for the EU will be in vain!

　On the Chinese Internet, Macron's attitude towards the United States has also attracted great interest among many netizens.

　"First, I ask Emperor Napoleon, second, I ask Joan of Arc to possess me, and third, I ask Emperor Charles de Gaulle to kill the evil Ameidai. (doge)" - Hot comments on Macron-related videos on Bilibili.

　"The first and third are another matter, but the second one has already been realized (funny). French ship girls like Macron and Joan of Arc have a good working relationship." - A reply to the previous comment.

　……

　On April 12, Macron and Joan of Arc paid a state visit to the Netherlands. Before leaving for the University of Amsterdam, Joan of Arc, who was praying in her hotel room, suddenly had a bad feeling.

　When she was halfway through her prayer, she suddenly opened her eyes, and her face, which had been peaceful just now, was now stained with a hint of worry.

　After much deliberation, Joan decided to stop praying and go to Macron's room to talk to him. When Joan arrived at Macron's room, the two bodyguards on duty saw her and asked, "Hello, Miss Joan, are you looking for Mr. President?"

　"Yes, I have something to say to His Excellency the President." Joan of Arc turned her right palm inward toward her chest, making a polite gesture.

　The bodyguard nodded and rang the doorbell of the room.

　"Ms. Joan of Arc, what's wrong?" Macron opened the door and saw that it was Joan of Arc, and asked in a gentle voice.

　"Mr. President, I just had a... bad feeling." Jeanne hesitated, finding it difficult to speak. "It's hard to say what it is, but I just feel a sense of unease. When we go to the University of Amsterdam, please allow me to stay by your side, just in case."

　Macron sighed. His life experience told him that this was obviously a girl's little thought about the boy.

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　He immediately educated Joan of Arc earnestly: "Miss Joan of Arc, I know what you mean. Although I am an old second-dimensional person, I already have a wife and a family. Moreover, I am a loyal person, so..."

　Joan of Arc quickly interrupted and clarified, "No, no, no, Mr. President, you misunderstood. I didn't mean that at all. I also know that you have a family. What I said just now was purely literal..."

　"Okay, I'm sorry..." Macron looked at Joan's innocent expression. It seemed that what she had just said was just literal. Macron apologized to Joan.

　Since it wasn't a subtle flirtation, perhaps Joan of Arc's statement was related to her being a strong Catholic. After all, people with strong religious beliefs always give people a sense of mysticism.

　France is a country with separation of church and state. Although Macron is also a Catholic, his concentration is lower than that of Joan of Arc. He himself never mixes politics and religion, and adheres to the law on the principle of separation of church and state since 1905.

　(PS: I really don't understand what Manju is thinking. Since the Enlightenment, France has been at the forefront of modernity and secularization. As Engels commented: "Everything is subjected to the most ruthless criticism; everything must defend its existence before the tribunal of reason or give up its right to exist."

　If this is the case, then why is the Iris faction in the game, based on France, set as a religious nation? This religious concentration is even stronger than the Royal Family. The French were furious. (The first social science book the author read in junior high was Rousseau's "On the Origin of Inequality Among Men").

　Sometimes, in order to unite religious figures in politics, polite words are necessary. Even Li Desheng used Buddhist discourse in his conversation with Lobsang Living Buddha during the Long March.