By Nicolas Henry French and Chinese cultures have many common points, and as a Frenchman, I should know. We both share an immoderate taste for gastronomy, romantic and nostalgic passion for great stories in literature and poetry, and our most important similarity is our history of revolution.

Today is Bastille Day and it is the most French day on our calendar. In many ways it best sums up the French spirit, in which some do and some don't.

Today was the day when French demon