That is not an answer. (But your concern for the feelings of the French is noble)
Second Question:
Which arraingment provides a stronger geo-political check to Chinese agression in the South Pacific?
AUKUS Trilateral or French Diesel?
Any modern weapons systems deployed in the South Pacific provide an effective deterrent.
It's just a shame our incapacitated CIC was wholly unaware this was going on.
An even better deterrent to the Chinese would be selling Taiwan even more MLRS smart launchers, sea based deterrents and F-15EX fighters.
The Australian's are now rife with espionage opportunities given their sell out to so many Chinese interests. I'm sure our nuke propulsion system/sonar et. al. information will be readily available to them soon, if not already. So with that said, I'll say the French.