My whole family is involved in diplomacy, so you dare to flex your muscles?

"Alright! Welcome back to the live broadcast of 'Global Young Diplomats'!"

The host Mark's voice rang out, drawing everyone's attention back to the stage.

"After a thrilling yet...tumultuous first three rounds, our competition will enter the even more intense fourth stage—'National Defense Security and Global Strategy'!"

"In this round of debate, our main speaker is Mr. Gu Yun, the representative from China who has already achieved three consecutive victories!"

The camera focused on Gu Yun, who smiled and waved to the camera, eliciting cheers from the audience.

"And, our new representative, Mr. Scott, a West Point graduate and former strategic analysis consultant at the Pentagon!"

The camera then pans to the American athletes' section.

The young man named Scott stood up and bowed gracefully to the audience.

There were no superfluous words or provocative gestures, yet his elite demeanor was unmistakable.

A graduate of West Point Military Academy, and a strategic analysis consultant at the Pentagon.

As soon as this resume was announced, a chorus of gasps erupted from the audience.

Wow! That's impressive! West Point! The Pentagon! That resume is way better than Jack's, that playboy's!

[These must be the real elites of the United States, right? They look formidable; calm and professional.]

[Brother Gu has met his match this time. The other party is a true military professional. Although Brother Gu is good with words, his military knowledge is...]

[Don't panic, upstairs! Have you forgotten Gu Ge's background? A family of diplomats! Growing up surrounded by diplomacy, what doesn't he understand? Besides, didn't you see how calm he was? That means he's confident!]

[Scott looks so calm. He must have studied Gu Ge's previous games countless times. He's definitely prepared.]

[That's right, look at the way he looks at Brother Gu, there's no disrespect, only seriousness and fighting spirit. This is definitely going to be a fierce battle!]

On stage, Gu Yun and Scott each stepped onto their respective dedicated debate platforms on either side of the stage.

Their debate stage is much larger than the previous one, equipped with a huge touchscreen that can be used to display maps and conduct sand table simulations.

"According to the rules, this round of debate will revolve around one core issue," Mark announced.

"That is—in today's world order, how to safeguard a country's maritime rights and interests, and ensure the freedom and security of international waterways."

As soon as this topic came up, everyone knew that the main event was about to begin.

Maritime rights and freedom of navigation.

This is almost pointing to the core point of conflict between China and the United States.

"Now, please welcome Mr. Scott, the representative of the United States, to give his opening remarks. You have ten minutes."

Scott nodded, unlike the previous contestants who immediately launched into verbal provocation.

He walked onto the stage and skillfully operated the touchscreen in front of him.

Soon, a well-produced video appeared on the giant screen behind him.

The video begins with a vast blue ocean, where several massive aircraft carriers, forming a battle group, sail across the sea.

On the deck, one advanced fighter jet after another roared into the sky.

The entire video is full of power and technology, accompanied by rousing symphonic music, showcasing the world-class military strength of the United States.

"ladies and gentlemen."

As the video played, Scott's magnetic voice resonated throughout the venue via microphone.

"As you can see, our beacon nation possesses the most powerful navy on this planet."

Our 1.1 million naval personnel are deployed across the world's oceans, safeguarding every vital international waterway.

"We are doing this not for hegemony, nor to flaunt our military strength."

His tone was full of a sense of justice.

"We are here to uphold a free and open global trading system that we have built and protected since World War II."

It is to ensure that merchant ships from every country can sail safely and freely under the sun.

The video then switched to showing busy cargo ships shuttling between major ports around the world.

"However……"

Scott changed the subject, and the music became somber.

"In recent years, this freedom and openness has been facing serious challenges."

Certain rising powers, disregarding international law, are engaging in illegal military expansion in some important sea areas, attempting to turn the high seas into their own inland lakes, seriously threatening global freedom of navigation and regional stability.

Although he did not name names, a map of the South China Sea region appeared on the video screen at the opportune moment, and several islands and reefs were marked with striking red dots.

See you in the picture!

His words, along with this video, are a blatant attempt to promote the so-called "China threat theory" to the world!

He was much smarter than Jack; instead of using insulting language, he packaged himself as a "protector of world peace" and portrayed China as a "disruptor of the international order."

The most ingenious attack is to kill without leaving a trace!

Scott delivered a brilliant opening statement, which was met with applause, and many Western audience members showed expressions of approval.

Now, it's Gu Yun's turn.

All eyes were on Gu Yun.

How should he counter Scott's well-packaged "threat theory"?