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

As soon as he finished speaking, the screen lit up.

That was no ordinary video footage, but a breathtakingly magnificent picture.

Against the backdrop of the deep, boundless universe, a massive and sophisticated white space station slowly rotates, bearing a poetic name—"Tiangong" (Heavenly Palace).

The blue Earth floats silently below it, a scene of breathtaking beauty.

Several Chinese astronauts, dressed in white spacesuits, are conducting extravehicular activities. The five-star red flag behind them stands out brightly in the dark universe.

The scene changes.

On the vast blue ocean, a massive aircraft carrier battle group is cutting through the waves.

The leading aircraft carrier has sleek and powerful lines. On its flat deck, rows of advanced carrier-based aircraft are like falcons poised to take off, and the electromagnetic catapults are clearly visible.

This is China's own most advanced aircraft carrier!

Then, the scene switched again.

Inside a massive, futuristic, circular experimental device, a ball of scorching plasma is burning steadily, releasing energy comparable to that of the sun's core.

At the bottom of the screen, a simple line of text identifies it as the "Artificial Sun" controlled nuclear fusion experimental device.

Tiangong Space Station! Domestically built aircraft carrier battle group! Controlled nuclear fusion!

If Scott showcased past glories and present dreams, then Gu Yun showcased a future that is already within reach!

These are not concepts on a PowerPoint presentation, nor are they Hollywood special effects; they are real, existing national strategic assets!

It is a technological monument that the Chinese nation has caught up with and even surpassed in just a few decades!

"My God..." In the control room, Frank froze, staring intently at the screen, his mouth agape.

The audience members present, whether from the West or the East, from developed countries or developing countries, were all awestruck by this overwhelming and unparalleled hard power.

Is this the true face of that "ancient dragon"?

It not only has a long history, but also the power to shape the future!

Scott's pupils shrank to the most dangerous pinpoints the instant he saw those images.

The lie he painstakingly wove about "China being closed and backward" was shattered in the face of these irrefutable facts.

Gu Yun's voice rang out again from the center of the stage.

"Mr. Scott, did you see that?"

"This is our journey."

"While you are still debating whether or not to wear masks, our space station has already begun exploring the mysteries of the universe for all mankind."

"While your aircraft carriers are flexing their muscles and creating conflicts around the world, our aircraft carriers are there solely to protect the peace and tranquility of our own seas and trade routes."

"While you are still scheming and waging war over the distribution of energy, we are searching for the ultimate answer to humanity's ultimate energy problem."

He slowly turned to face Scott, and to the entire Western camp, and said, word by word:

"The light of a lighthouse may be very bright, but it can only illuminate the small patch of land beneath its feet and attract a few moths drawn to it."

"And China's journey is to join all of humanity in embracing that shared, even broader expanse—the sea of ​​stars!"

"Our future does not lie in leading anyone or lecturing anyone."

The key question is: when human civilization faces common challenges, what solutions can we come up with?

My speech is over.

Gu Yun bowed slightly.

The entire venue was completely silent for a full three seconds.

The next moment, thunderous applause erupted from all directions!

This time, there is no longer a distinction between East and West, or between developed and developing countries.

Almost all the delegates and the audience spontaneously stood up and applauded with all their might.

They applauded not only for Gu Yun's speech, but also for the grand, inclusive, and civilizational vision he presented that was focused on the common future of all mankind!

This is a true great power's magnanimity that transcends narrow nationalism and ideological prejudice!

[Holy shit! Holy shit! Holy shit! I'm speechless! I can't say anything else but "holy shit!"]

[I cried. I'm a grown man, and the moment I saw the Heavenly Palace emerge, tears just streamed down my face! This is our country!]

"The lighthouse can only illuminate a small patch of land; our journey is to the stars and the sea!" This sentence has become legendary! Utterly legendary!

This is true subversion! You talk to me about values, I'll show you the future! You try to play games, I'll show you hard power! Awesome! So awesome!

[My mom asked me why I was kneeling while watching the live stream... Gu Shen, please accept my utmost respect!]

The host, Mark, walked onto the stage with tears in his eyes, his voice trembling with emotion.

"Thank you... thank you Mr. Gu Yun! I... I think I don't need to make any further comments. Because I believe that everyone already has their own answer in their heart."

"Now, I hereby announce that the final voting for this year's Global Young Diplomats Summit has officially begun!"

On the big screen, Scott and Gu Yun's portraits appeared side by side.

The moment the voting began, Gu Yun's green progress bar surged forward like a flood bursting its banks, advancing relentlessly and with unstoppable force!

50%!

60%!

70%!

80%!

Representatives from Asian, African, and Latin American countries pressed the support button almost immediately.

They saw in Gu Yun a new and equal possibility of cooperation, different from Western hegemony.

Following this, even European countries that had previously been wavering, and some even leaning towards the West, began to defect en masse.

Scott watched helplessly as his approval rating was firmly suppressed to a pitiful number, unable to move any further.

Finally, the numbers were displayed.

[Gu Yun: 92%]

Scott: 8%

Crush them!

A complete and utter crushing defeat, without a doubt!

When the result appeared on the big screen, golden ribbons rained down from the sky, and rousing music filled the studio.

"The champion belongs to China! The champion belongs to Gu Yun!" Host Mark roared these words with all his might.

At this moment, Gu Yun personally tolled the death knell for the old order!

The world will hear the voice from the East!

Scott slumped into his chair, his face ashen.

He lost more than just one game.

Gu Yun stood in the center of the stage, surrounded by flowers and applause.

His gaze pierced through the bustling crowd and looked into the distance.

He knew that winning the debate competition was just the beginning.

The real war only began the moment he stepped off the stage.