The influence of the Internet is still quite significant. A single call to boycott Carrefour quickly gained widespread support, especially from people like me who were born in the so-called 80s. Today, I have a rare opportunity to share a few words through this QQ Space platform.
France has always been famous for various luxury goods, such as LV and perfumes, and Paris has become a holy place of art in many people's hearts. In fact, people generally have a good impression of France. However, due to the interference with the Olympic torch relay in France, the flag of the City Hall showing the five rings being shackled; the Chinese national flag being torn... The arrogance of the French has crossed the line of national dignity for us. It turns out we have been deceived by the French all along, and Carrefour, as a company with a massive number of stores in China and bearing the French label in the hearts of Chinese people, has become a tool for us to express our dissatisfaction towards the French.
There have also been some articles stating that boycotting Carrefour is inappropriate, analyzing why it is not reasonable. They talk about how many employees at Carrefour are Chinese, how many products are made in China, how many Chinese suppliers are involved, and how much harm it would cause to the interests of the Chinese people. These explanations seem rational, claiming to come from certain industry experts. But I wonder if you still have patriotism in your heart. Setting aside business matters, the French have done some things that we cannot accept. These people are talking about big principles here, but there really isn't much principle to discuss. The writing may be good, but unfortunately, this knowledge is useless. Patriotism itself doesn't need to be analyzed this way, nor does it need to involve such commercial logic. Carrefour is just a specific means for us to express our dissatisfaction towards the French, and it has nothing to do with anything else.
There are also some annoying journalists online, posing as investigators, spreading articles saying that Carrefour is actually popular among the masses, and that boycotting won't be very effective, which seems to confirm the statements of certain so-called experts. I think this is a pretty meaningless matter. Some say this action is not advisable or ineffective, and others go to check if it’s really ineffective, then enlighten everyone by saying that it indeed hasn't had much impact, without thinking about the essence of the incident, the starting point of the resistance, or the goals pursued. We don't want Carrefour to lose its jobs. In today's era of global economic integration, we don't hope that everyone will close their doors and live self-sufficiently. Our Lenovo, Haier, and Huawei are also stepping out into the world. Perhaps in some aspects, such as brand and influence, they still need time to grow and improve. The boycott of Carrefour is not aimed at the company itself, but rather at France and the actions of the French that hurt the feelings of the Chinese people. Therefore, there's no need to write about the results of the Carrefour boycott or how much loss Carrefour suffered in this boycott. There are also those who comment on going to embassies and consulates to protest and march. As far as the action itself goes, it's not much different from boycotting Carrefour. However, due to the vast territory, the participation rate is far less than that of boycotting Carrefour.
In summary, this matter is actually quite simple. When we see through various media that Western countries are indulging ZD, interfering with the torch, and using various means to disrupt the Beijing Olympics, the dignity of the nation and ethnicity is insulted. Citizens all hope to contribute a bit to the country and ethnicity, hence these actions emerge. Whether it ends up being Carrefour or LV, these are just possible events. What's certain is the action itself.
I won't go on anymore. Let me add a few more sentences as a conclusion. Regardless of whether Carrefour is having a promotion or doing something else, let's boycott them consciously. This itself won't have a significant impact on our lives. It's simply about not shopping at Carrefour. I only hope that certain people don't harm each other's feelings, and look forward to China producing even more powerful retailers than Carrefour.