Carlamania and the Boycott of the Olympics

And so the meeting between France and the UK finally took place. However, the UK magazines couldn’t care less about the entente Cordiale, while an enormous space was devoted to his (new) first lady. The Media threw itself over Carla, and readers learn all about her wardrobe and previous relationships. She was called a new Jackie-O by some, Lady Di by others. After her speech for a help organization, she found a way to the heart of many Englishmen. While the media was obsessing with Carla, the President of the French Republic was somewhat left in the shadow of his wife. Although ,this did not seem to bother him that much, Mr Sarkozy seemed mostly touched by the warm welcome England had given Carla. In a press conference, Mr Sarkozy, answered the questions about Carla with sparkles in his eyes and said that he was grateful that people finally could see that there is not only a beautiful exterior to Carla.

After all the English praise, Sarko's trip to China might not be as easy. Though, France was spoiled with gifts at the arrival, Mr Sarkozy still stands behind the boycott of the opening ceremony for the Olympics. One might think that, not taking bribes to alter a politic opinion would be a very healthy approach, but a growing number of Chinese feel that France is being ignorant in their way of handling the question. In fact, some persons are currently using the web to engage people to not buy any French services or products. There are also some messages circulating on the web that the French supermarket Carrefour should be boycotted.
The Boycott of the Olympics has become a critical question and will, whatever standpoint Sarkozy will take in end, affect France’s China-relations. “Carlamania” might have put a spell on many powerful men, but more is needed to save the french place in the market of Chinese economy and politics.