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Chapter 158 Conditions!
I. Starting today, the process for returning confirmed Chinese cultural relics will begin. There shall be no delays or additional conditions imposed, and the entire process will be subject to international media supervision.
Second, any Chinese cultural relics discovered within their territory in the future shall be reported to us immediately and returned to us free of charge, and shall not be auctioned or transferred without authorization.
Third, we promise not to participate in the illegal sale or seizure of Chinese national treasures under any pretext or in any form, and we will not obstruct my country's efforts to recover cultural relics internationally.
The entire room fell silent; you could hear a pin drop. All the national representatives were stunned.
They then realized that the auction had been a setup from the very beginning.
A situation that forced them to pay the price, admit their mistakes, ultimately be compelled to sign a formal agreement, and completely submit.
Jiang Wenxi doesn't want their money; she wants their promises, agreements, written contracts, legal constraints, and international witnessing.
The British representative's expression changed drastically, and he tried to decline, saying, "Ambassador Jiang, this...this matter is of great importance, and we are not authorized to sign it on the spot. We need to return home and consult with our higher-ups for approval..."
Jiang Wenxi glanced at him indifferently, her tone calm yet carrying a deadly pressure: "You can choose not to sign. However, the remaining three core treasures of your country will be immediately included in the next auction, with the starting price doubled. In addition, I will submit all the evidence of your illegal seizure of Chinese cultural relics to international cultural heritage organizations and apply for global sanctions to freeze all your cultural relic import and export transactions."
One sentence made the representative of Country Y turn ashen-faced, and he dared not utter another word.
The representatives from Country F and Switzerland also turned pale. They knew that Jiang Wenxi meant what she said, and if she really did it, their countries' cultural relics sector would suffer a devastating blow, and they would become criminals against their country.
Under the watchful eyes of global media, witnessed by representatives from various countries, and bound by diplomatic rules, representatives from countries such as Y, F, and Switzerland turned pale, their hands trembling slightly, before finally picking up pens and signing their names on the memorandum.
With a single stroke of the pen, the dust settled, meaning they had no choice but to bow their heads, to keep their promises, and to return the national treasures of China that they had detained for many years.
Jiang Wenxi put away the signed official documents and said calmly, "Very good. From today onwards, the return of cultural relics will be governed by precedent, law, and prior agreement. Whoever abides by the rules is qualified to discuss friendship, cooperation, and cultural exchange. Whoever breaks the rules will have to pay the price at the auction, using real money and the dignity of the nation."
After he finished speaking, the entire room remained silent.
Ambassador Yuan stood to one side, looking at Jiang Wenxi, who stood tall and had an imposing presence on the stage, and felt only deep shock and admiration.
In this round, she won more than just an auction, more than a huge sum of money, and more than just a few agreements.
What she regained was China's dignity, confidence, voice, and rule-making power in the international cultural relics field, which it had lost for a century.
From this day forward, the world will remember one name: Jiang Wenxi. A Chinese ambassador who, single-handedly, tore off the mask of hypocritical diplomacy, rewrote the rules of international cultural exchange, and forced all once arrogant nations to bow their heads, acknowledge their obligations, and abide by their agreements.
The moment the auction ended, the footage and results were simultaneously disseminated through global media, officially kicking off a global upheaval—first and foremost in China.
The memorable scenes of representatives from various countries tearing each other apart and bidding wildly at the auction, the image of Jiang Wenxi sitting regally in the main seat with an imposing aura, and the entire process of countries being forced to sign a memorandum of understanding on the return of cultural relics were edited into clips by netizens and instantly dominated the top of the trending search lists on major social media platforms.
#Jiang Wenxi has really made China proud#
#Cultural relics are never returned by mere words#
#Behind the record-breaking auction lies China's confidence#
Topics like these kept trending and the comment section was in an uproar.
"In the past, we were always on the defensive when it came to recovering overseas cultural relics, but today we can finally hold our heads high!"
"Ambassador Jiang is tough! He's neither servile nor arrogant, earning respect through the rules—that's what a Chinese diplomat should be like!"
"Those countries that once coveted our national treasures are now experiencing the bitterness of unfulfilled desires and being forced to pay the price—it's truly gratifying!"
Whether they are ordinary netizens, cultural relic enthusiasts, or practitioners from all walks of life, they are all cheering for Jiang Wenxi and celebrating the confidence and dignity of China. Social media and short video platforms are filled with praise for Jiang Wenxi and expectations for a new dawn in the pursuit of Chinese cultural relics. The whole internet is jubilant, and pride is overflowing.
Domestic officials also quickly responded, with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs issuing a statement immediately, affirming the results of the auction and stating clearly: "China has always adhered to the legal pursuit of cultural relics lost overseas. Ambassador Jiang Wenxi's actions not only safeguarded the bottom line of the ownership of cultural relics but also established fair rules for international cultural relic transactions. In the future, my country will continue to rely on legal channels to promote the return of more Chinese national treasures that have been scattered overseas to their homeland, while respecting the legitimate cultural relic rights of all countries and being willing to work with all countries in the world to safeguard human cultural heritage."
The State Administration of Cultural Heritage followed suit, issuing a statement to pay tribute to Jiang Wenxi and announcing that it would work with relevant departments to fully cooperate with the operation of the special fund, make good use of the proceeds from the auction, accelerate the repurchase and restoration of lost Chinese cultural relics, and bring more national treasures back home.
In addition, many local cultural and tourism departments and cultural relics protection units have issued statements expressing their admiration for Jiang Wenxi and pledging to fully support the cause of overseas cultural relics repatriation, thus uniting the entire nation in protecting cultural relics and inheriting culture.
At the same time, overseas media also launched intensive coverage of the auction, with mixed reviews, but without exception, they all focused on Jiang Wenxi and China's confidence.
Mainstream media outlets in Europe and America have published articles, with some expressing their feelings.
"China is regaining its voice in the international cultural relics field, and Jiang Wenxi's tough measures have completely broken the previous established pattern."
Some media outlets have also subtly criticized the auction, saying it was "a show of confidence by China, putting Western countries, which once held the advantage, into a passive position."
Many media outlets in small and medium-sized countries expressed their approval, believing that "the rules established by Jiang Wenxi are fair and just, and provide a new approach for the recovery of lost cultural relics in various countries."
Some media outlets have even stated that "China's rise is reflected in all aspects, and its strength in the field of cultural relics is the best proof of China's comprehensive strength."
The voices that once accused Jiang Wenxi of "damaging diplomatic relations" have now been completely drowned out. In their place is awe of China's strength and recognition and fear of Jiang Wenxi's style of doing things.
The global cultural heritage community was shaken like never before, with cultural heritage institutions, experts and scholars from various countries discussing the auction.
The Chinese cultural relics community is thrilled, with industry experts saying that this auction is of extraordinary significance.
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