After Macron came to China, France to sell a 6,675 square kilometer island to China

On April 5th, French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit to China attracted worldwide attention. And China and France signed a total of $100 billion worth of deals, including transactions for Airbus aircraft, the construction of large container ships, and the building of nuclear power plants. Moreover, shortly after Macron returned to France, plans to sell the Kerguelen Islands, valued at €60 billion, to China were reported. The island is located in the deep sea of the South Indian Ocean, covering an area of 6,675 square kilometers. Strategically, the Kerguelen Islands are significant to China. However, as a non-renewable strategic resource, why is France willing to sell it, and is it worth China’s €60 billion investment? OK, in today’s video, let’s dive deep into this deal.
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