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Chapter 679 The Central Event Concludes, the Tough Galaxy Technology

The news about Xuanwu Battery continues to circulate.

However, there isn't much information about Xuanwu batteries online.

Instead, there are all sorts of videos of new energy vehicles spontaneously combusting, and a deluge of marketing accounts introducing and promoting the history of new energy vehicle development, as well as the dangers of lithium batteries.

Meanwhile, legitimate science popularization videos and articles have been suppressed by an invisible force.

This situation is relatively mild only on the Douyin platform.

Thanks to strong technical support, Douyin's internal platform has developed a dedicated identification mechanism for online rumors and large-scale matrix propaganda.

These accounts couldn't pass the machine review at all and were immediately flagged by the backend.

While platforms should maintain fairness and impartiality, uploading these videos indiscriminately at this time and making statements that are not optimistic about new energy vehicles is problematic in every way.

Therefore, after consulting with Zhang Byte, these accounts were immediately blocked in the software and traffic was blocked in the background.

At the same time, traffic was also allocated to videos that provided formal explanations and popular science information.

Zhang Ziyi was well aware that the successful development of the Xuanwu battery could generate immense profits, but it could also cause immense losses.

Those who suffered losses included gasoline-powered car brands and oil industry workers.

It's perfectly normal for interests to retaliate.

Soon, new changes occurred.

A document suddenly appeared in the Bald Eagle Federation, causing a huge uproar in the online world.

"On the possibility of using batteries to create electromagnetic pulse weapons to paralyze cities!"

The title of this article doesn't seem strange at all.

However, after reading this paper, one will find that it specifically mentions China and its lithium-ion power battery industry.

The implication is clear: it accuses China of using lithium-ion batteries that pose a risk, suggesting they could be modified into electromagnetic pulse weapons, disrupting the normal operation of a city.

Once the paper was published, it immediately went viral on major media platforms in the Bald Eagle Federation.

This paper acted like a starting gun, immediately drawing numerous responses upon its release.

Less than two hours later, an order came from the palace of the Bald Eagle Federation to add several devices to the Export Control List.

Among them, the nanoimprinting equipment, which was not originally a sensitive device, suddenly became sensitive and was not allowed to be exported.

Following the United States of America, Europe has taken a step forward. In an interview, a member of parliament mentioned that they would discuss accelerating the implementation of the Battery Passport regulation, requiring imported batteries to disclose their life cycle carbon footprint. They are also considering, and do not rule out, initiating an anti-subsidy investigation and imposing a 45% provisional tariff on Chinese batteries.

A series of messages appeared densely on the internet platform, dazzling people.

As news from overseas reached back to China.

It immediately had the opposite effect.

Originally, the large number of videos about new energy vehicles spontaneously combusting online, coupled with the uniform wording, had already alerted many perceptive netizens that something was wrong.

Now, coupled with news from overseas, this has further confirmed the suspicions of these netizens who sensed something was amiss.

This is a premeditated and planned attack aimed at strangling the domestic new energy vehicle industry!

It has to be said that there are plenty of talented people online.

Once this was confirmed, it immediately spread online.

Those netizens who had previously mocked the spontaneous combustion of new energy vehicles were now delighted to receive the titles '1450' and 'Walking 500,000'.

As a result, the entire online world has become exceptionally lively.

The debate raged on various platforms.

The onlookers, however, thoroughly enjoyed the spectacle.

However, at this time.

A bombshell report suddenly came from Reuters, the world's largest online news outlet.

Central Communications has secretly signed an agreement in principle with the Bald Eagle Federation to lift the Bald Eagle Federation Commerce Department’s ban on the company’s purchase of parts from Bald Eagle Federation suppliers.

This news immediately silenced the previous discussion about the safety of new energy vehicles.

Almost all domestic online platforms are discussing this matter.

After all, the cause and course of this matter are already widely known thanks to the widespread dissemination of information by marketing accounts and science popularization accounts across the internet.

I also understand the reason behind the lawsuit against Central Communications: it is to suppress domestic high-tech companies and disrupt the first generation of information technology industry in China.

The first of the ten key areas of Made in China 2025 is the next-generation information technology industry. In terms of information and communication equipment, it is necessary to master core technologies such as new computing, high-speed interconnection, advanced storage, and systematic security, and make comprehensive breakthroughs in technologies such as fifth-generation mobile communication technology, core routing and switching technology, and ultra-high-speed and large-capacity intelligent optical transmission technology.

Central Communications is one of the leading companies in this field in China.

Suppressing central communications was a logical next step.

Another reason is that the components required for central communications cannot be completely replaced by companies outside of the Bald Eagle Federation, thus giving them a firm grip on central communications.

The compensation demands made by the Bald Eagle Federation have sparked outrage across the internet.

The $890 million penalty, plus a public commitment to dismiss four executives and pursue financial responsibility against 35 other employees involved.

Whether it's economically or in terms of personal attacks, the methods are extremely ruthless.

The reason this news from Reuters, whose veracity is unknown, has caused such a stir is...

The reason is also very simple.

When this incident broke out, the chairman of the center held a brief press conference. He first acknowledged the matter, stating that the export ban by the Bald Eagle Federation would immediately put the center's communications into a state of shock and would harm the company's 80,000 employees, 300,000 employees, hundreds of operator customers worldwide, and hundreds of millions of end consumers.

Then, he told the media that he firmly opposed the decision made by the U.S. Department of Commerce, firmly opposed the unfair and unreasonable approach, and even more so opposed complicating trade issues. Such behavior was extremely unfair to the Center's communications, and the Center could not accept it!

It can be said that, despite some shortcomings, this interview, once released, still stirred up a great deal of excitement among the public.

Many netizens have also called on people to buy more of the center's products to support the center through its difficulties.

With concerted efforts and a united will, we can overcome any obstacle.

However, it has now suddenly come to light that Central Communications has signed an agreement in principle with the Bald Eagle Federation to lift the ban.

Upon seeing this news, many netizens in China immediately felt betrayed.

At the same time, they became even more curious about the contents of the agreement reached between the Central Communications and the Bald Eagle Federation.

Was the hefty fine imposed during the previous dismissal fully accepted, or was it partially reduced?
With the help of resourceful netizens and unknown, enthusiastic insiders, the originally confidential agreement was quickly made public.

Central Communications will have to pay an additional $10 billion fine, deposit $4 million in a third-party escrow account, and guarantee to replace its board of directors and management within 30 days, while allowing the Bald Eagle federal government to select personnel to join Central Communications' compliance team.

Upon seeing this, netizens immediately erupted in outrage.

Curious individuals compiled a list of all the fines levied against the center and were shocked to discover that it had been fined $22.9 billion by the United States of America. Converted to domestic currency, that's over ten billion dollars.

Any netizen with a shred of Chinese pride who saw this news would invariably condemn the Central Communications Commission.

We're just throwing money away to the Bald Eagle Federation!

Why waste so much money on paying fines from the Bald Eagle Federation?

Some radical individuals even began to vehemently denounce the Central Communications Center online as a traitor, describing it as "utterly hopeless."

This statement has also gained widespread approval from netizens.

The Bald Eagle Federation's prosecution of Central Communications is known to have ulterior motives, but this does not mean that Central Communications is completely innocent.

In the first instance, it was clearly promised that 35 employees would be punished.

However, the Central Communications deliberately took a huge risk to conceal the truth when there was no need, and as a result, the Bald Eagle Federation seized on this as a pretext.

This was originally a very simple matter that could have been easily resolved, but the Central Communications insisted on concealing the truth and made false statements in documents submitted to the Bald Eagle Federation on two separate occasions, which ultimately led to another lawsuit.

This approach suddenly evoked a sense of familiarity among Chinese netizens.

Everyone knows that this is because the Central Communications brought its domestic experience to the Bald Eagle Federation, and the different regulatory environment caused such a huge loss.

Therefore, it's not entirely unfair to describe the central communications system as a complete mess.

The anger of being betrayed by the Central Communications out of good intentions, coupled with the disappointment of seeing its members fail to live up to expectations, immediately put the Central Communications in the spotlight.

Given the immense attention, the center's communications department had no choice but to issue a brief response.

Today, false rumors have been circulating online that our company has been sued by the U.S. Department of Commerce. This is baseless misinformation, and the information circulating online is seriously inconsistent with the facts. We reserve the right to pursue legal action against those who spread these rumors.

With the release of this announcement, the criticisms and insults originally directed at the center's communications were dispelled.

Privately, Zhang Byte also received a number of phone calls, asking Douyin platform to suppress the heat of this matter.

As the person in charge, Zhang Byte naturally has the authority to make the decision on this matter.

However, Zhang Yizu still chose to report to Wang Donglai and let Wang Donglai make the decision.

As expected, Wang Donglai refused to suppress the hype.

The only requirement is that Zhang Yizu ensures proper content maintenance on the Douyin platform and intensifies efforts to combat harmful and illegal activities and information.

The platform does not interfere with netizens' criticisms and jokes about the center's communications.

They encountered a setback on Galaxy Technology's platform, but reaped considerable benefits on other platforms, with related news and popularity declining at a visible rate.

At this rate, it will completely lose its popularity and become unpopular in a few days.

Just as ZTE employees breathed a sigh of relief.

The head of the Bald Eagle Federation's business department suddenly brought up the matter during an interview and confirmed its authenticity.

This immediately caused an uproar online.

The suppressed fervor, already brimming with resentment, erupted suddenly, immediately displaying unparalleled fighting power.

Zhihu, Douyin, Weibo, Toutiao, Sohu, Weishi...

Reports about this matter have appeared on short video platforms, text content platforms, and information platforms.

Clearly, this is a form of retribution from netizens who were previously forced to remain silent.

This also truly confirms an old saying.

It is better to block than to open up!

This caused quite a stir.

The leaders of the central communications department also realized this and immediately began to recruit personnel.

Therefore, the news did not last long.

Some strange phenomena have emerged on various platforms.

A perfectly good post can be deleted or banned for no apparent reason.

Even worse, creators themselves have been silenced.

The methods were so ruthless and swift that no one could react in time.

Only products from Galaxy Technology were able to preserve these posts.

The call naturally reached Galaxy Technology as well, but faced with the demand to ban and delete posts without reason, Zhang Yizu, with Wang Donglai's support, reluctantly and tactfully refused.

They did not directly ban or delete the content, but they did promise not to give preferential treatment to users, but instead to restrict its distribution.

Faced with the assertive Galaxy Technology, the person on the other end of the phone pondered for a moment before acquiescing.

And that was the end of the matter.

Afterwards, Wang Donglai even brought up the matter specifically during a meeting of senior executives.

"Whether it's Douyin or Toutiao, they are both content platforms, and it's inevitable that some social content will appear on them."

"In this regard, the higher-level leadership will closely monitor and manage the situation."

"Therefore, we must cooperate with the work of our superiors."

"However, this does not mean that we do not have our own principles."

“There are some things that we need to clean up and manage ourselves without needing to go to higher authorities.”

"Including but not limited to illegal information and activities such as prostitution, fraud, and gray market activities."

"But if it's just some unconscious group behavior among netizens, as long as it's not clearly illegal and doesn't cause serious consequences, we should have the courage to stick to it."

“I am the legal representative of Galaxy Technology and also your boss. As long as you do as I say, I will take responsibility if anything goes wrong.”

"We change the world through technology, and technology changes lives. There are some things that we can't hide from or avoid when we encounter them."

"Because I'm afraid that if I do that, I'll lose my courage."

"Of course, on our platform, we must also identify those behaviors that are clearly malicious and handle them in accordance with the platform's rules!"

Upon hearing Wang Donglai's words, everyone present nodded with expressions of understanding, indicating that they comprehended the information.

At that moment, Zhou Rui suddenly spoke up and made a suggestion.

This immediately put everyone into deep thought.

This suggestion is exactly... (End of Chapter)

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