But both Sarkozy and his predecessor Jacques Chirac have demonstrated a willingness to bend on diplomatic, political, and human rights conflicts in order to protect trade, says Brisset.

• 然而萨科齐与他的前任希拉克都企图在外交、政治、和人权问题的矛盾上做文章，已达到保护其贸易的目的，布里赛特指出。