the controversy swells after the words of the Chinese ambassador

The turbulent reactions of recent days have prompted the Chinese government to speak out. “China respects the sovereignty, independence and integrity of all countries and safeguards the purposes and principles of the United Nations Charter”, said Mao Ning, spokesman for the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs. A statement of appeasement that resembles a mea culpa, four days after the remarks made by its ambassador in France. Invited, Friday, April 21, on a television set, Lu Shaye gave a rereading of history, questioning the sovereignty of the countries of the former USSR: “They do not have effective status in international law because there is no international agreement to concretize their status as a sovereign country”.

Emmanuel Macron responds

A small sentence with great resonance. The Baltic countries, the first concerned, shout haro and demand explanations. Traveling to Belgium, Monday April 24, Emmanuel Macron denounced the Chinese diplomat’s remarks: “We know the history and we are committed to internationally recognized borders. I will be careful, in the times we live, to weaken this position”. Invited to the Quai d’Orsay, Lu Shaye spoke with Catherine Colonna. An interview planned for a long time, but which allowed the Minister of Foreign Affairs to show her firmness.