China News Network, April 4 -- On April 8, Beijing time, French President Emmanuel Macron, who was visiting China, shared his feelings on visiting China in Chinese, English and French on social media "Twitter", and said "Long live the friendship between France and China!" ”
"From Beijing to Guangzhou, I met students who were studying French, young people with enthusiasm and big hearts, innovative entrepreneurs and artists inspired by French art," Macron wrote. We have a lot to do together. Long live the French-Chinese friendship! ”
Image source: French President Emmanuel Macron's social media screenshot
On the same day, Macron traveled from Beijing to Guangzhou for a visit to Sun Yat-sen University for about 90 minutes. During the meeting, he shook hands with students from Sun Yat-sen University, held a meeting with Chinese youth, gave a short speech and answered questions.
Macron said that China and France understand each other and move forward, not only relying on diplomatic and economic relations, but also relying on academic and educational exchanges and mutual understanding. "We welcome more young students to learn French, and hope that young people in France will have the same enthusiasm for Chinese culture, civilization and language."
- Shake hands and say hello to classmates
According to the WeChat public account of Sun Yat-sen University, Macron started from the Huaishi Hall of the South Campus of Sun Yat-sen University Guangzhou Campus, walked along the central axis of the campus with red bricks and green tiles and lush trees, passed by Huaishi Hall, Black Stone House, Martin Hall, Rongguang Hall and other historical buildings, and shook hands and greeted students along the road.
Image source: Sun Yat-sen University WeChat public account
At the entrance of Huaishitang and beside Yixian Road, there were enthusiastic students. Macron waved to the students and took the initiative to walk among the students to shake hands and communicate with everyone.
Macron is very interested in the discipline construction of Sun Yat-sen University, and has taken the initiative to ask what disciplines Sun Yat-sen University has many times.
Image source: Sun Yat-sen University WeChat public account
- Greet with Chinese: "Hello everyone! ”
At the gymnasium of Sun Yat-sen University's South Campus, Macron held a meeting with Chinese youth, gave a short speech and answered questions from students.
"Hello everyone!" Macron greeted the students present with Chinese. Immediately afterwards, he said hello again in Cantonese. Macron said he was happy to be in China again.
Image source: Sun Yat-sen University WeChat public account
In his speech, Macron said that he hopes that young people can jointly cope with the challenges of today's world, including climate change, biodiversity, science and technology. "The challenges of today's economic growth, especially decarbonization growth, are very large, and it is very important for young students to meet the challenges through research and innovation." He mentioned that the Sino-French School of Nuclear Engineering and Technology of Sun Yat-sen University has carried out a lot of relevant work for this purpose.
Macron wants to promote people-to-people exchanges between the two sides. Meet the future by learning history, languages, sharing knowledge and science. Use academia to promote mutual exchanges, mutual understanding, promote people-to-people exchanges, and better understand each other and understand each other. "We welcome more young students to learn French, and hope that young people in France will have the same enthusiasm for Chinese culture, civilization and language." It is hoped that Sun Yat-sen University will continue to cooperate with French partners. ”
——Answering students' enthusiastic questions
During the interactive session, students from Sun Yat-sen University actively asked Macron questions in French.
A student asked, "Artificial intelligence technology is booming and has a profound impact on society, what changes do you think artificial intelligence will bring to universities?" ”
Macron replied, "We need to master technology to create the society we envision, and technology should serve humanity." The emergence of artificial intelligence is good as long as it is beneficial to humans, but if it regresses us, it is bad. Artificial intelligence should not make people more isolated, and artificial intelligence should not change people's relationship with reality. ”
Image source: Sun Yat-sen University WeChat public account
Another student asked, "April 4 is World Health Day, and this year's theme is '7 years of improved public health', which aims to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the World Health Organization's public health achievements to improve the quality of life and inspire people to take action to address the health challenges of today and tomorrow." Mr. President, how do you think countries around the world can work together to apply public health challenges such as infectious diseases, aging, and chronic diseases to make health for everyone? ”
In response, Macron said, "For the world to unite, we need to build or rebuild the primary health care system." We need global academic research collaboration. We should promote academic cooperation, which is why I want to come to universities and communicate with you on this trip, because I know that the medical department of Sun Yat-sen University is very good, and for decades, you have had scientific cooperation with French researchers and published papers. ”
He went on to say, "We need to break down the barriers between disciplines, but also the barriers of international politics, and doctors should work with biologists, with veterinarians, with climate experts, with biodiversity experts, because these issues are interconnected, and we must recognize that now." We must break down the barriers of academic research and come up with a common response. ”
—— Inscribed for Sun Yat-sen University, looking forward to cooperation between Chinese and French youth
Macron left the venue saying, "I want to answer more questions, but unfortunately, there is not enough time today." I very much want to continue learning and get to know you guys. Welcome to France, and I hope that we will cooperate with French and Chinese youth, thank you! ”
Image source: Sun Yat-sen University WeChat public account
When parting, Macron left a speech and inscribed Sun Yat-sen University: "Thank you for the friendship and trust of Sun Yat-sen University." Emmanuel Mark, April 2023, 4. ”