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When we lived in Shanghai for a few years, we quickly picked up that the Chinese name for France is 法国 (Fǎguó) - literally "Law Country" or "Country of Rules." At first we thought it was just a phonetic choice with a nice, orderly vibe. But after dealing with French bureaucracy, I'm convinced the Chinese were being polite and prophetic.
Getting a Carte Vitale, Carte de Séjour, or even a simple livret de famille (the famous French marriage book) feels like someone designed an obstacle course where the rules change every lap and the finish line keeps moving. Like most things if you live in France, you show up with a perfectly organised folder (dossier), only to be politely told you're missing Form XYZ-47-B, which can only be obtained on the third Tuesday of the month between 9:03 and 9:07 a.m.
The French have elevated red tape to an art form that would leave even the most seasoned Chinese Communist Party official staring in awe - and probably quietly weeping into his green tea.
Christian Kent 𝘊𝘒 :＼﹥