American Hunting: Starting with Solitary Life in the Wilderness

Chapter 313 Cultural Controversy, State Media Gets Involved! (10,000 words! May our motherland prosper and flourish!)
It was December, the polar bear cub who captivated audiences in the trailer for "The Frozen Throne".

The moment the audience saw December appear, Madison Square Garden erupted in a huge gasp of surprise, heartache, and curiosity!

On the screen, Lin Yu-an's singing and the images of December began to intertwine in a way that was full of a sense of destiny.

When Lin Yu-an sang about treasuring beautiful things, the screen showed him carrying the frail December into a warm shelter for the first time, wrapping it in his own sleeping bag.

When he sang about the fear of loss, the screen showed his resolute figure braving the wind and snow, climbing onto the roof to clear the snow, all to protect this small shelter.

When the second chorus of the song erupts with even more intense emotion, the scene on the screen switches to Lin Yu-an's heartwarming daily life playing with December on the frozen lake.

Inside the warm ice fishing shed, Lin Yu'an patiently prepared milk powder for December.

Under the bright sunshine, the red rubber ball traced arcs across the pristine white ice field, while the small white figure chased after it tirelessly and excitedly.

A man and a bear shared the aroma of grilled fish by the campfire, and slept cuddled together in their sleeping bags...

These precious first-person shots, captured by Lin Yu-an's GoPro, blend perfectly with his heartfelt singing.

The entire Madison Square Garden was completely overrun!
Everyone understood! This song wasn't sung for any specific person at all!
This song is dedicated to that little polar bear!

It's a song dedicated to that unique and beautiful thing who met him, accompanied him, and stayed with him through the wind and snow!
When the song reached its final, repeated aria, the entire Madison Square Garden had become a sea of ​​emotion.

On the big screen, the final image was frozen on the day of the handover.

Lin Yu'an held December in his arms one last time on the helicopter's gangway, nuzzling its fluffy little head with his cheek. December, in turn, stuck out its little tongue and licked his chin.

Those eyes, filled with reluctance and promise, were clearly presented to everyone through ultra-high-definition close-ups.

The scene then slowly fades out.

As the song ended and the last guitar chord faded slowly in the vast arena, Madison Square Garden did not erupt in thunderous applause.

It seemed that everyone was still immersed in that huge emotional shock, unable to extricate themselves.

A moment later, the silence was completely shattered by thunderous applause and cheers!

"Encore! Encore! Encore!"

"December! December! December!"

Besides Lin Yu-an's name, the name of a little white bear resounded throughout Madison Square Garden for the first time!
Lin Yu'an bowed deeply to the audience.

Just then, Justin Bieber returned to the stage.

He didn't interrupt the long-lasting cheers, but instead walked to Lin Yu'an's side and gave him a tight hug.

Then he picked up the microphone and, like a professional host, smiled at the audience.

"Guys, guys! Quiet down! I know you guys have a lot of problems right now, and to be honest, I fucking have too!"

His words drew a burst of good-natured laughter, and the atmosphere in the venue calmed down a bit.

Justin turned to Lin Yu'an, his face full of genuine curiosity: "Lin, I have to ask, how is that little guy, December? The whole world is concerned about him."

Lin Yu'an gave a warm smile: "Thank you for your concern, Justin. And thank you everyone for your concern as well."

“I want to tell everyone that it’s good, very good. It’s currently being well taken care of at one of the most professional Arctic ecological research centers in Alaska.”

"I would also like to take this opportunity to thank the Minister of Environment Canada and the great Dr. McCormick, whose joint efforts made this international rescue possible."

Upon hearing the confirmed news that the person was safe, the entire audience erupted in another round of applause, a sound of relief.

“That’s fantastic!” Justin exclaimed sincerely. “But this isn’t the end of the story, is it?”

“You’re absolutely right, Justin.” Lin Yu’an’s tone became extremely serious. “After a comprehensive evaluation, December does not meet the requirements for rewilding training.”

"So after obtaining the consent of all relevant agencies and passing the most stringent legal review... I have officially adopted December."

"Furthermore, I will be collaborating extensively with the Arctic Ecological Institute at my Rock River Heritage Farm in Wyoming to build an Arctic exhibit that fully simulates the Arctic ecosystem!"

"At the same time, I will also establish a non-profit foundation in the name of December."

"In the future, it will be dedicated to the rescue of all wild animals, like those in December, that are in distress due to climate change and human activities, around the world."

This series of bombshell announcements sent Madison Square Garden into a frenzy once again!

"Adopt a polar bear?!"

"Building a private Arctic home?!"

"Establish a foundation?!"

After Justin and the others' cheers subsided slightly, he continued, "Lin, this is incredible! You always manage to do things that exceed everyone's expectations."

"However, we have one last question, which is also the one that everyone is most curious about."

He pointed to the magnificent dress Lin Yu'an was wearing, "This dress is so gorgeous and unique. Can you tell us what it is? What's the story behind it?"

A proud smile appeared on Lin Yu'an's face.

"Of course, I know many people are curious. It's not a theatrical costume, nor is it a Chinese-style design from a luxury brand."

"It's called Hanfu, one of the traditional costumes of our Chinese nation. The one I'm wearing is in the style of the Ming Dynasty."

"And I'm wearing it today because it's a very special day." He looked at the audience, his voice becoming loud and clear, filled with festive joy.

"At this moment as I step onto the stage, in my hometown—China, it is already the first day of the Chinese New Year."

"We call this festival the Spring Festival, Chinese New Year. The sound of firecrackers there may have just subsided, and every household is visiting relatives and friends, exchanging blessings."

Justin immediately understood, and he shouted to the audience in his infectious voice, "Guys! Our party is just getting started!"

"But on the other side of the world, our best friend Lin, his family and fellow countrymen, are celebrating the most important holiday of the year!"

Let's send our New Year's blessings to them, transcending time zones! Happy Chinese New Year!

Happy Chinese New Year!

The blessings from nearly 20,000 people converged into a huge wave of sound that resounded throughout the entire venue!

Lin Yu'an bowed deeply to everyone once again.

"Thank you everyone! I also wish that in the new year, everyone can cherish the beautiful things in their lives."

He straightened up, looked at the curious faces below the stage, a mysterious smile playing on his lips, and kept the last thing a secret.

“I know you still have many questions about my story with December.”

"Want to know how we met? Want to know what we went through together? Want to know what other miracles happened on that frozen land that you don't know about?"

He pointed to the large screen behind him.

"The answer lies tonight."

"The latest episode of Wilderness Solitary: The Frozen Throne will be released globally tonight."

"Go watch the show. Trust me, you'll find all the answers there!"

When Lin Yu-an stepped off the stage and returned to the noisy backstage area, he was greeted by Scout's bear hug.

Scout shook his head and exclaimed sincerely, "Lin, you've redefined the word 'surprise guest' tonight."

Lin Yu'an simply smiled and politely declined Scout and Bieber's invitation to the celebration party.

"No, guys," he said, untying the sashes of his ornate and heavy Hanfu. "My New Year has just begun. I have to go home."

“Now?” Scout glanced at his watch. “The earliest flight isn’t until tomorrow morning.”

"No, right now." Lin Yu'an's tone left no room for argument.

As he changed into his comfortable casual clothes, he picked up his phone. The screen lit up, and several messages and photos from Arya instantly captured his attention.

The first photo was taken in the warm living room of Eagle's Nest, where the fireplace was burning.

Ethan and Olivia, two adorable little girls, were sitting side by side on a sofa covered with a red wool blanket.

They were wearing two miniature versions of traditional Chinese jackets.

Ethan's was a festive bright red, with a small gold tassel hanging from the button. Olivia's was a delicate pink, with exquisite auspicious cloud patterns embroidered on the cuffs and collar.

Two black-haired, blue-eyed dolls, dressed in the most traditional Chinese clothing, their adorable appearance, full of cultural clashes, instantly struck the softest spot in Lin Yu'an's heart.

The second message was also a photo.

Emily, wearing an apron, stood beside the huge island counter with the cook.

Her face was covered in a little flour as she bent over, carefully pinching the edge of a dumpling.

Her profile, bathed in the warm kitchen light, appeared incredibly gentle and focused.

Behind them, on the huge floor-to-ceiling window facing the snow-capped mountains, were several exquisitely cut "Fu" (福, meaning good fortune) paper-cut window decorations!

The third item is a short video.

In the video, Arya is holding up her phone, excitedly walking around the living room, showing him the New Year decorations in the house.

Besides the paper-cut window decorations, a string of small red lanterns hung on the mantel. They even adorned the several large indoor plants with red cards.

The entire Eagle's Nest, originally a magnificent fortress full of American Western style, is now decorated with these simple red elements, giving it a festive and warm feel that belongs to the Chinese New Year.

At the end of the video, Arya turned the camera to herself, her pale green eyes filled with smiles and longing.

"Honey, we're watching your live stream at home! You look absolutely amazing! Come back soon, we're all waiting for you to have our first dumplings of the year together!"

Looking at these photos and videos, Lin Yu-an imagined his family in Wyoming, thousands of miles away, working hard to create a New Year full of surprises and love for him.

An unprecedented and irresistible longing to return home instantly overwhelmed him.

He couldn't wait a moment longer!

“Scooter, I need your help. I need a private jet. Right now, immediately, a direct flight to Jackson Hole Airport in Wyoming.”

Scout paused for a moment, then understood Lin Yu'an's urgency. Looking into Lin Yu'an's eyes, which were filled with longing, he knew that any persuasion would be futile.

But he still fulfilled his duty as a professional agent, reminding her, "Lin, a direct flight from New York to Jackson Hole requires a heavy-duty business jet."

"At this point in time, urgently mobilizing a Gulfstream G650 without prior reservation would be ridiculously expensive."

He took out his phone, quickly glanced at his favorite charter flight app, and then recited a number.

“I just checked, the earliest flight departs from Tetepolo in an hour. The one-way price is... around $150,000, excluding taxes.”

$150,000, just to get home a few hours earlier. Scout believes that any rational businessman, upon hearing this price, would choose to wait for a first-class ticket the next morning.

“Money is not a problem.” Lin Yu’an’s tone was so calm that it was as if he were saying, “Give me a cup of coffee.”

"Scooter, order it for me."

“Alright.” Scout said no more.

He took out his phone and dialed a number directly. "Hello, it's me... Yes, I need a Gulfstream, or a Global Express... route, Tetepolo to Jackson Hole."

"Requirements? Only one: the faster the better. Price? The client said that's not an issue."

An hour later, when Lin Yu'an arrived at Teterboro Airport in New Jersey, the busiest private jet airport in the United States, in a car arranged by Scout.

A Gulfstream G650ER with sleek and elegant lines is quietly waiting on the tarmac.

“Lin, have a safe trip,” Scout said on the phone. “And please give my best wishes to your family for the New Year.”

Thank you, Scout. Happy New Year.

Lin Yu'an hung up the phone and boarded the top-of-the-line business jet, which could accommodate more than a dozen passengers, all by himself.

The flight attendants closed the cabin door for him, completely shutting him out of the hustle and bustle of New York.

The plane taxied and accelerated on the runway at midnight, finally soaring gracefully into the deep night sky.

Below, the myriad lights of New York, as dazzling as a galaxy, rapidly shrank in his field of vision, eventually becoming a distant patch of light.

He knew that he was rushing to a New Year's family dinner that belonged only to him and was the warmest in the world at the fastest speed in this era.

He's going home.

The cabin of the Gulfstream G650ER is luxurious yet tranquil.

Lin Yu'an leaned back in the soft leather seat, with the vast starry sky outside the porthole and the sleeping North American continent below.

He was wide awake as the plane flew over every familiar landmark of the Rocky Mountains, those ridges sharply defined in the moonlight and starlight.

Those frozen rivers, winding like silver ribbons, were proclaiming to him that home was getting closer and closer.

As the plane began to descend slowly and the captain's gentle voice came through the communicator, Lin Yu'an sat up straight, his gaze fixed on the deep blue darkness outside the window.

"Mr. Lin, we are about to land at Jackson Hole Airport. The ground temperature is -28 degrees Celsius. Welcome home."

The plane landed smoothly on the private tarmac. The moment the cabin door opened, a familiar, biting cold wind rushed out.

Instead of making him feel cold, it made him feel a sense of warmth he had never felt before.

He didn't use the VIP lane, but went directly from the tarmac to a familiar figure who was already waiting there.

Security supervisor Sean O'Connor, wearing a thick parka, stood like a silent mountain in the night.

Seeing Lin Yu'an walk down the gangway, he immediately stepped forward and took the simple suitcase from Lin Yu'an's hand.

“Welcome back, sir.” His voice was as steady and powerful as ever.

"Good work, Sean."

Without much small talk, the two quickly got into the Cadillac Escalade.

"Is everything alright at home?" On the way out of the airport, Lin Yu'an finally couldn't help but ask the question that concerned him the most.

“Everything is fine, sir,” Sean replied, glancing in the rearview mirror. “The ladies and guests are waiting for you. Ms. Elena has prepared a late-night snack for you.”

The SUV sped along the deserted highway in the dead of night, eventually turning onto that familiar private road.

When the magnificent building, warmly lit in the night and nestled on the mountain ridge, reappeared in view, this long journey had finally come to an end.

The car came to a smooth stop in front of the main house.

Before he got out of the car, the huge oak door had already been pushed open from the inside.

Arya and Emily, dressed only in thin loungewear, fearlessly rushed from the warm foyer into the biting wind of nearly minus thirty degrees Celsius. "You're back!"

Before Lin Yu'an could even say a word, he was tightly embraced by two soft bodies that exuded a warm fragrance.

"Slow down, slow down, it's cold outside." He smiled, embraced his two wives who were trembling slightly from excitement, and then half-pushed, half-carried them back to the warm foyer.

Lin Yu'an looked at his two wives with joy in his eyes, "Didn't I tell you to go to bed early?" He tenderly stroked their frostbitten cheeks.

“We can’t sleep.” Arya shook her head, hugging his arm tightly, as if afraid he would disappear again. “We’re waiting for you to come home so we can stay up all night together.”

Just then, a series of hurried, stumbling footsteps came from the direction of the living room.

“Da-da! Da-da!”

Ethan, wearing an adorable blue onesie, was the first to rush out.

He took his still somewhat unsteady little steps and rushed straight to Lin Yu'an's legs. He hugged his father's legs tightly, looked up, and his light green eyes sparkled with admiration.

"Da-da! Candy!" He still remembered his father's promise and asked for candy in a slurred voice.

"Of course, of course there's candy." Lin Yu'an smiled and bent down to pick up the little clingy girl.

Immediately after, Olivia, rubbing her sleepy eyes, came out accompanied by her nanny.

Unlike her brother, she didn't show off her personality. Instead, she stared intently at Lin Yu'an with her pale green eyes, like those of Arya, which were as clear as spring lake water.

Then, she reached out her chubby little hand and gently, carefully, touched Lin Yu'an's cheek.

After confirming that the tall figure before her was indeed her father, who had given her boundless warmth, she sweetly and softly called out:
“Da-da…”

This call completely melted Lin Yu'an's heart.

He stretched out his other arm and tightly embraced Emily, who had also come forward, and Olivia, who was being held in Arya's arms.

He knew that all his running around and fighting was for the people in front of him.

For this, a unique and irreplaceable home.

Inside the restaurant, a belated but festive Chinese New Year's Eve dinner, filled with the flavors of traditional Chinese New Year, was already prepared on a thermal plate.

There weren't many dishes on the long dining table, just a few classic items that tasted like home.

Those were dumplings that Emily and Arya, with Elena's help, clumsily made together following an online video, each with a different shape but steaming hot.

There was also a plate of pan-fried trout, symbolizing abundance year after year, and a pot of simmering, steaming porcupine bone soup.

"Try it, we spent the whole afternoon making these." Arya proudly presented Lin Yu'an with a plump dumpling.

Lin Yu'an smiled and popped a dumpling into her mouth. The taste might not be as authentic as those in China, but it contained the most sincere love.

The entire restaurant was filled with warm whispers among family members.

Lin Yu'an sat in the main seat, while Ailiya, who was next to him, no longer let the children sit on her lap, but instead let them sit in their special baby high chairs.

I patiently fed them a small piece of dumpling wrapper. The two little ones ate with great relish.

Emily looked at the scene and a blissful smile spread across her face.

She gently stroked her slightly protruding belly, her eyes filled with anticipation for the future.

The next morning, Lin Yu-an woke up to the sound of her two children calling her "Da-da".

He was unaware that while he was sound asleep, the whole world had been completely engulfed in excitement because of him.

New York time, 9:00 AM.

As the afterglow of last night's concert, along with the first rays of dawn, began to spread across various social media platforms.

An unprecedented online storm centered on Lin Yu-an has officially begun.

The New York Times entertainment section headline:

One Night, One Legend: Lin Yu-an Redefines Madison Square Garden with Her Song, Hanfu (traditional Han clothing), and a Polar Bear!

Rolling Stone magazine's official website homepage:
More Than Just Songs: An Epic Performance at Madison Square Garden, an Emotional Tsunami of Love and Loss

CNN News:
From Wilderness King to Cultural Ambassador: China's New Year Declaration Sparks Global Discussion

Overnight, almost all mainstream media outlets devoted their most prominent coverage to this mysterious man from the East.

On more instantaneous social media, the related discussions have already reached a fever pitch.

On Twitter, four hashtags related to him dominated the top four spots on the global trending list.

#LinAndThePolarBear (林和北极熊)
#ChineseNewYear
#Hanfu (traditional Han clothing)
#BieberAndLin
Beneath this global celebration, a turbulent undercurrent is brewing under the hashtags #ChineseNewYear and #Hanfu.

It gradually evolved into an extremely fierce online world war that attracted countless onlookers.

The war was sparked by the moment Lin Yu'an stepped onto the stage in Hanfu.

That night, countless South Korean netizens who were watching the live broadcast couldn't sit still when they saw the gorgeous round-necked robe and the Qilin embroidered badge.

They flooded the comment sections of YouTube and Twitter with almost the speed of an emergency response.

【Dear Mr. Lin, your performance was wonderful, but I must point out that what you are wearing is our Hanbok, which originated from the Goryeo and Joseon dynasties of Korea.】

That's right! This is appropriation of our culture! We are happy to see Eastern culture being showcased, but please respect its origins!

The same applies to the Spring Festival! That is not the Chinese New Year, but our shared Lunar New Year. We hope you can correct your statement!

These seemingly polite but aggressive remarks were like sparks thrown into a hot oil pan, instantly igniting the anger of Chinese netizens who were already on high alert!

A counterattack of overwhelming force was launched simultaneously on the global internet in Chinese, English, and Korean!
Here we go again! The Origin of the Universe has resumed its routine theft! Did you forget to declare your right to breathe?

[I'm laughing so hard I could die! Let me give my Western friends an analogy: It's like an Italian wearing a toga from ancient Rome, and then a Romanian jumps out and says, 'Hey, this is our traditional Romanian clothing!' Get it? One is your father, and the other is a province your father once ruled!]

[That analogy upstairs is brilliant! I suggest applying for UNESCO World Heritage status! Let's get this hashtag trending: #HanfuIsNotHanbok#! Let the world see who the real thief is!]

Don't argue with them; you won't win. You can never wake someone who's pretending to be asleep. We just need to present the evidence. I've already posted comparison images of Ming Dynasty prince portraits and Joseon Dynasty king portraits, letting the world see for themselves which is the "buyer's show" and which is the "seller's show"!

[Hahaha! The buyer's review is pretty good! But to be fair, the fact that Koreans are so sensitive about this only proves their inner inferiority complex. Truly profound culture doesn't need to constantly apply for UNESCO World Heritage status to prove its existence.]

When the video was replayed, Lin Yu-an clearly said the keywords "Hanfu", "Ming Dynasty" and "Chinese New Year" on stage.

The entire battlefield situation was instantly reversed! Countless European and American netizens who were originally just watching the drama unfold were enlightened for the first time about the difference between these two concepts in such a direct way.

[Oh my god! So all I ever thought about, Kimono and Hanbok, actually originated from something called Hanfu?]

[The person upstairs is right! I just Googled it, and the clothing of the Ming Dynasty and the Joseon Dynasty of Korea are 90% similar! And the Ming Dynasty is much earlier! The truth is out!]

So, is there really a difference between Chinese New Year and Lunar New Year? Can anyone explain?

China's water safety education team immediately seized this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and began to export culture to the world using various easy-to-understand pictures, texts, and short videos.

[One picture tells you the father-son relationship between 'Hanfu', 'Kimono', and 'Hanbok'!]

Why do we insist on saying "Chinese New Year"? Because all the core cultural elements of this festival—the twelve zodiac animals, Spring Festival couplets, New Year's Eve dinner, fireworks—originate from China! Respect for culture begins with respecting its name!

The cultural rectification movement initiated by Lin Yu-an has had an impact that extends far beyond the concert itself.

On YouTube, the Discovery Channel’s official 4K high-definition live video of Lin Yu-an performing “Beautiful Things” has garnered an astonishing ten million views and over one hundred thousand comments in just eight hours!
The most liked comments also share a remarkably consistent style:

[I swear, this song will definitely be a hit! Lin's voice conveys a man's determination to protect everything! (By the way, that shirt is called 'Hanfu,' not 'Hanbok'!)]

I cried... I really cried when I saw that little bear clumsily chasing the red rubber ball. (PS: Happy Chinese New Year!)

[Can anyone tell me where I can buy that dress? I'd trade my LV bag for it! It's so beautiful!]

Happy Chinese New Year! Greetings from a German fan! Lin, you've shown us a completely different and captivating China!

At the heart of the storm, Lin Yu-an's personal YouTube channel witnessed a data phenomenon that could only be described as miraculous.

Before the concert began, thanks to the popularity of the eighth season of "Living Alone in the Wilderness", his number of fans had already reached a very impressive 170 million.

However, from the moment he stepped onto the stage, this number began to skyrocket at a terrifying speed that was visible to the naked eye!
Overnight, in just twelve hours.

His YouTube channel subscribers skyrocketed from 170 million to 270 million!
Overnight, they gained more than a million followers!

Moreover, this number is still climbing at a rate of several thousand per minute, showing no signs of stopping!
Under each of his past videos, tens of thousands of new fans from all over the world flooded in with comments.

[I came from Bieber's concert! Oh my god, what a gem of a blogger I missed!]

I've watched all his videos! This guy is a monster! I declare that from today onwards, he's my new idol!

So, he can not only build houses, hunt, and sing, but also fly airplanes?! God, is there anything this man can't do?!

With her perfect appearance at Madison Square Garden for just over ten minutes, Lin Yu-an has undeniably risen to become a true global super influencer!
And the storm he brought is only just beginning!
Just as netizens from both sides were arguing fiercely, with various historical images and memes flying everywhere and the battle reaching a stalemate, an official account with a blue V badge quietly stepped in.

Account Name: Korean Culture Center, NY
This overseas cultural promotion agency, affiliated with the South Korean government, has clearly been under pressure from domestic public opinion and is attempting to definitively conclude this controversy.

At 9:30 a.m. Eastern Time, they posted a long tweet with pictures and text introducing the so-called beauty of Hanbok.

The article selected several portraits of monarchs from the Joseon Dynasty, as well as photos of modern modified hanbok, and accompanied them with an English caption that seemed objective but was actually full of innuendo and misleading information.

The beauty of the East is passed down through generations. The round-necked robe and the rank badge are common treasures in East Asian court attire.

During the Joseon Dynasty in Korea, this elaborate clothing was further developed, forming what we know today as Hanbok.

We are delighted to see this ancient aesthetic being reinterpreted on the world stage. #Hanbok #KoreanCulture

This tweet was written in a very subtle and suggestive way. It didn't directly say that Lin Yu-an was wearing hanbok, but it implied at every turn that hanbok was the culmination and modern representative of this type of clothing.

However, despite their meticulous planning, they underestimated the archaeological abilities and keen eyesight of netizens in the internet age.

Less than ten minutes after the tweet was posted, the comment section was flooded with "history detectives" from all walks of life!

Wait a minute! Why do you only post paintings from the Joseon Dynasty, but dare not post a single portrait of your Goryeo Dynasty king? Are you afraid people will see that your king is dressed exactly like the emperor of the Yuan Dynasty next door?

[This is hilarious! Did you guys deliberately crop out the Ming Dynasty emperor's edict of reward next to this portrait of King Sejong of Joseon? Do you need me to Photoshop it back in?]

[Further development? Sorry, all I see is a decline in aesthetics, from loose robes and flowing sleeves to tight-fitting, short garments. You call this development?]

[The most ridiculous thing is that Mr. Lin's robe features a Qilin! A mythical beast from Chinese mythology! Shouldn't your Korean mythical beast be a kimchi jar?]

The Korean Cultural Center's flawed and sarcastic remarks not only failed to quell the controversy but also fueled the fire, drawing even more intense ridicule.

Amidst this chaotic public discourse filled with mockery and flame wars, at 10:00 AM, another verified blue account quietly appeared under the hashtag #HappyChineseNewYear.

Account Name: Chinese Embassy in the USA
The appearance of this account brought a brief silence to the bustling battlefield.

The official Twitter account of the Chinese Embassy in the United States did not participate in any mutual attacks or accusations against either side.

It simply posted a long tweet with pictures and text, in a calm manner.

The tweet was accompanied by a high-resolution side profile photo of Lin Yu-an on the Madison Square Garden stage.

In the photo, Lin Yu-an is dressed in a magnificent Ming Dynasty-style robe with a qilin emblem. He stands tall and smiles as he bows deeply to the audience, exuding a unique Eastern humility and solemnity.

Above the photo was a well-structured, carefully chosen English caption that exuded the grandeur of a major power:

With the sound of firecrackers a year old, the spring breeze sent warmth to Tusu.

The Spring Festival is the most traditional, important, and heartwarming Chinese New Year for the Chinese nation.

It carries the hope of family reunion, contains the wish to bid farewell to the old year and welcome the new, and expresses our beautiful yearning for the return of spring and the renewal of all things.

On the occasion of the Year of the Dragon, we extend our sincerest New Year greetings to overseas Chinese, compatriots in Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan, and friends from all over the world!
Splendid attire, a thousand-year history of China.

We are delighted to see that Mr. Lin Yu'an, a Chinese citizen, is wearing a magnificent Hanfu, one of the traditional Chinese garments that embodies the spirit of thousands of years.

The qilin-embroidered robe and the Zhongjing crown he displayed fully demonstrated the elegance and solemnity of Chinese attire, and their design originated from the Ming Dynasty, a period of brilliant and inclusive culture in Chinese history from 1368 to 1644.

It is an honor to see Chinese citizens on the stage in New York, sharing this festive joy from the East with people around the world.

Civilizations become more vibrant through exchange, and cultures are enriched through mutual learning.

Whether it's the joyous Chinese New Year or the elegant Hanfu.

They are not only cultural treasures of the Chinese nation, but also a magnificent flower in the garden of human civilization.

We welcome friends from all over the world to come to China, take a look around, and personally experience the ancient charm and modern vitality of this land.

China's door will always be open for friendship and exchange.

Signature: Embassy of the People's Republic of China in the United States of America
This tweet is written with impeccable diplomatic wisdom.

The first paragraph defines the cultural connotation of the Chinese New Year with a grand narrative and cleverly incorporates the most representative symbol of the Year of the Dragon, demonstrating a clear stance and a magnificent spirit.

The second paragraph, after affirming the Chinese New Year, naturally and incidentally affirms Lin Yu'an's actions in a gentle tone that we are pleased to see, and clearly points out the two key cultural affiliations: Hanfu and the Ming Dynasty.

The third paragraph showcases the open and inclusive spirit of a great power, demonstrating that culture is both national and global, instantly elevating the overall perspective and creating a world of difference from the narrow-minded view that "only we belong to the world" in some aspects.

This is no longer popular science; it's a textbook-level cultural announcement brimming with an air of "royal authority"!

The moment this tweet was posted, the entire public discourse underwent a decisive reversal!

[Holy crap! Holy crap! The embassy is involved! The national team is personally supporting Lin!]

"Splendid attire, a thousand years of Chinese civilization!" This copywriting is brilliant! Is this the epitome of intellectual superiority?

[See that?! Officially certified, Ming Dynasty Hanfu! That's a really loud slap in the face!]

[I'm in tears! Really in tears! Before, we were always fighting alone out there; this time, we have our motherland behind us!]

Brothers, don't just stand there! Share! Like! Let's get this tweet from the embassy to the top of the charts!

Countless Chinese netizens, overseas students, and overseas Chinese, like soldiers who have received a rallying call, flooded the comment section of this tweet.

The South Korean netizens who were arguing their case were suddenly overwhelmed by the tidal wave of rebuttals from Chinese netizens and were exhausted from responding.

Their accusations of cultural appropriation appear so pale, ridiculous, and presumptuous in the face of state-level diplomatic accounts.

A few minutes later, the official social media accounts of the Chinese Embassy in Canada, the Chinese Embassy in the United Kingdom, the Chinese Embassy in France, and dozens of other Chinese embassies and consulates around the world...

As if by prior arrangement, they retweeted the tweet at almost the same time.

In no time, the photo of Lin Yu'an bowing in Hanfu went viral on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram!

The cultural flame ignited by Lin Yu-an at Madison Square Garden has, with the national team taking the lead, completely spread like wildfire!
Sigrún has taught at the Iceland University of the Arts as a part-time lecturer since and was Dean of the Department of Fine Art from -. In – she held a research position at Reykjavík Art Museum focusing on the role of women in Icelandic art. She studied fine art at the Icelandic College of Arts and Crafts and at Pratt Institute, New York, and holds BA and MA degrees in art history and philosophy from the University of Iceland. Sigrún lives and works in Iceland.

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