Group 1 - French President Macron is on a six-day visit to Southeast Asia, specifically Vietnam, Indonesia, and Singapore, promoting France and Europe as reliable trade and security partners in the region [1] - A French official stated that France and the EU represent a reliable partner committed to sovereignty issues and respecting independence [1] - Macron's visit comes after the U.S. imposed high "reciprocal" tariffs on Southeast Asian countries, which may lead these nations to seek new trade opportunities with the EU [1] Group 2 - During his visit to Hanoi, Macron signed 14 agreements with Vietnam, covering cooperation in nuclear energy and transportation [1] - Macron will emphasize that the EU continues to support international trade rules, contrasting with the current U.S. administration's approach [1]

Core Viewpoint - The Chinese economy is demonstrating resilience and vitality, with a first-quarter GDP growth of 5.4%, indicating a positive trend despite a high base from the previous year [1][2]. Economic Performance - In the first quarter, China's GDP grew by 5.4% year-on-year, which is an acceleration of 0.4 percentage points compared to the previous year [1]. - The contribution rate of domestic demand to economic growth increased by 6.3 percentage points compared to the last quarter of the previous year, highlighting its role as a stabilizing force [2]. Innovation and Development - Significant growth in innovation sectors was noted, with production increases in servers (66.3%), new energy vehicles (45.4%), and 3D printing equipment (44.9%) [2]. - The application of large models in various fields, including electronics and automotive, is driving demand for computing and intelligent products [2]. Environmental and Social Progress - The average concentration of PM2.5 in cities decreased by 4.8% year-on-year, and the proportion of surface water quality in categories I-III improved to 91% [2]. - Rural residents' per capita disposable income increased by 6.5% year-on-year, surpassing the national average growth by 0.9 percentage points [2]. Trade and International Relations - The unilateral tariffs imposed by the U.S. are viewed as a violation of international trade rules and are expected to have a negative impact globally [3]. - China is committed to defending its rights and maintaining international fairness and justice in response to these tariffs, emphasizing cooperation with the majority of countries [3].

新华社北京4月14日电（记者刘杨）外交部发言人林剑14日表示，美方将关税作为极限施压、谋取私利 的武器，严重损害包括中国和欧盟在内的世界各国利益。中方愿同包括欧盟在内的国际社会一道，共同 捍卫国际贸易规则和公平正义。 当日例行记者会上，有记者问：当前，全世界都非常关注特朗普政府对全球各国加征关税造成的破坏性 影响，中国和欧盟是全球主要经济体，近期中欧之间高层交往很多，请介绍双方就美国加征关税进行沟 通协调的情况。 林剑表示，美方将关税作为极限施压、谋取私利的武器，将一己私利凌驾于国际社会公利，这是典型的 单边主义、保护主义、经济霸凌行径，严重损害包括中欧在内的世界各国利益。 林剑指出，中国和欧盟是世界第二和第三大经济体，双方经济总量超过世界经济总量三分之一，贸易体 量超过全球贸易四分之一。中欧都是经济全球化和贸易自由化的倡导者、世界贸易组织的坚定维护者和 支持者。欧盟领导人表示，世界经济良好运行需要稳定性、确定性。欧中致力于维护以世贸组织为核 心、公平自由的多边贸易体制，维护全球经济贸易关系健康稳定发展，符合双方和世界共同利益。 林剑表示，作为负责任大国，中方已经并将继续采取坚决措施，维护自身正当利益。中方愿 ...