French sinologist Marianne Dunlop has sparked global conversation with her bold analysis of China’s evolving role on the world stage. In a recent interview, the professor at France’s Confucius Institute of Artois declared China now operates with "neither inferiority nor superiority"—a striking shift from decades past. 📚
From Curiosities to Equals
Reflecting on her 1978-1980 studies in Shenyang and Nanjing, Dunlop recalled being treated like "curious creatures" during China’s early reform era. Today, she notes a transformed nation: "China has gained confidence in its own strengths" while maintaining its tradition of hospitality. 🚌➡️🌆
Multipolar Vision vs Western Anxiety
Dunlop’s new book "When France Wakes Up to China" tackles Western fears about shifting global power dynamics. "Peaceful and harmonious relations will benefit all," she argues, endorsing China’s Global Governance Initiative as key to creating "a more just, multipolar world." 🤝🌍
France’s Diplomatic Crossroads
As 2025 marks 61 years of France-China diplomatic ties, Dunlop criticizes recent French "submission and servility towards the United States" that hinders independent policymaking. Her radical proposal? "France should join BRICS!" 🇫🇷+🇨🇳=💥
With Gen Z increasingly shaping global discourse, Dunlop’s insights offer a roadmap for navigating 21st-century geopolitics—where confidence meets collaboration. 🧭✨
