China News Service, November 1, according to foreign media reports, during the G20 summit in Rome, Italy, French President Macron was asked by reporters whether he believed Australian Prime Minister Morrison had lied to him about the previous submarine contract. Macron answered directly. : "I don't think, I know!"

Data map: French President Macron.

Photo by China News Agency reporter Li Yang

　　The British "Guardian" stated that Macron accused Morrison of lying to him about a $90 billion submarine contract, which led to a significant escalation of tensions between Paris and Canberra.

Australia tore up its submarine contract with France in mid-September and turned to cooperating with the United States to build nuclear submarines.

　　When asked whether he thought Morrison had lied to him without revealing the secret dialogue between Australia and the United Kingdom and the United States on the purchase of nuclear submarines, Macron's answer was straightforward.

"I don't think, I know," he said.

　　He not only criticized Morrison, but also expressed doubts about whether the agreements between Australia, Britain and the United States could be fulfilled as scheduled.

　　He talked about the "respect and friendship" between France and Australia, but said that respect between countries needs to be reciprocated.

　　"I'm just saying that when we respect others, you must be true, and your behavior must conform to this value," he said.

　　On September 15, the United States, Britain and Australia announced the establishment of a new trilateral security partnership. Australia will cooperate with the United States and Britain to build nuclear submarines in Australia.

The Australian government immediately announced the suspension of the submarine contract previously signed with France.

This made France very angry. On the 16th of the same month, French Foreign Minister Le Drian angrily denounced that this was "stabbing in the back."

　　It is reported that Morrison once wanted to call Macron to explain to him on September 15th, but to no avail, he said he would try to call Macron again.

On September 22, the Australian Prime Minister admitted that French President Macron would not answer his calls.

The Elysee Palace in France recently revealed that Macron and Morrison only had the first call since the turmoil on October 28.