You said you failed your college entrance exam and are now crowdfunding to build a university?

John nodded solemnly, "It's basically confirmed! The internet and news in China are in an uproar."

"During the operation of their 'artificial sun,' the temperature within a 10-kilometer radius of the university rose by an abnormal 30 degrees Celsius, a fact confirmed by multiple sources."

"Without a genuine, continuous fusion reaction, it would be impossible to cause this scale of environmental impact!"

James gasped, leaned back in his chair, and muttered, "My God, this ultimate problem that has plagued the world for decades has actually been solved by a third-rate university in China?"

Considering that Haichuan University had been submitting dozens of high-quality, interdisciplinary academic papers to SCI journals like cabbages in the past few months, James's expression became extremely solemn.

Although this university ranks low in China, at this moment in his mind, its potential threat has surpassed that of any well-known university in China!

"No! This is too serious. I must report to the director immediately!" James stood up abruptly, not even caring about maintaining his composure, grabbed the documents and rushed out of the office, even faster than John had been.

Half an hour later, the entire SCI Institute was alerted by the emergency mobilization order.

"Public meeting! All researchers and administrative staff, assemble immediately in the main conference room!"

When James announced in a somber tone at the meeting that "Huaxia Haichuan University has confirmed that it has mastered the technology of controlled nuclear fusion," the entire conference room erupted in uproar.

"Is it Yenching University or Tsinghua/Peking University? Aren't those the two top universities in China?"

"It could also be their National University of Defense Technology system."

"Our own national laboratories haven't even fully developed it yet, how did China suddenly achieve a breakthrough?"

Is the source reliable? Could it be an exaggeration?

The crowd was abuzz with discussion, their faces filled with shock and disbelief.

"Neither." James shook his head, a hint of apprehension flashing in his eyes. "It's Haichuan University, a relatively new and little-known university, but with terrifying research capabilities."

He briefly introduced the recent "grand occasion" of Haichuan University publishing papers in SCI journals, covering more than 30 different disciplines such as science and technology, engineering, humanities, and art, with high-quality papers being produced almost every day.

"Based on initial assessments, this university has almost no obvious academic weaknesses," James said in a deep voice.

"While it ranks quite low domestically in China, in my view, its potential threat to my country's leading position in global science and technology is greater than that of any traditional prestigious university in China!"

"And now, in the field of nuclear energy, it has left us far behind."

A brief silence fell over the meeting room, which was then followed by a more heated discussion.

"What a pity, why isn't such an academic behemoth from our country?"

"It's hard to imagine that it's just a university established through crowdfunding."

"We can't stand idly by any longer; we must take action to limit its spread!"

"Its growth potential is astonishing and must be given high priority!"

Everyone realized the seriousness of the problem. Science may have no borders, but there are clear boundaries between scientists, research institutions, and the national interests behind them.

While they were amazed by the academic brilliance of Haichuan University, its affiliation determined that the two sides were competitors.

James nodded: "The purpose of this emergency meeting is to discuss how to impose necessary restrictions on the future development of Haichuan University from an academic perspective."

Subsequently, various suggestions were put forward: banning Haichuan University from accessing some core SCI databases, suspending all potential collaborations, refusing to include its submitted papers, and restricting it in the academic evaluation system. Two hours later, nine specific measures were initially adopted.

At almost the same time, the intelligence analysis system of the U.S. Department of Defense (a huge department that integrates military, scientific and technological and economic intelligence) also put the assessment report of Haichuan University's breakthrough in controlled nuclear fusion technology on the table of senior leaders.

After careful analysis by the intelligence department, the report determined that the authenticity of the information was more than 95%.

"What? Controlled nuclear fusion has been broken through? And by a university in China?" From the person in charge to the researchers below, the first reaction was disbelief, followed by a chill.

The United States was the first country in the world to master nuclear fission technology and create an atomic bomb, possessing a nuclear technology foundation that is unparalleled globally.

However, in the more advanced field of nuclear fusion, a university in China has achieved a "leapfrog development".

"Sanctions! This university must be sanctioned immediately!" The high-level meeting quickly reached a consensus.

Haichuan University was swiftly added to the national-level sanctioned entity list, and a comprehensive sanctions plan containing fourteen specific measures was quickly introduced:

Strict restrictions will be placed on the export of all high-end scientific research instruments and equipment to Haichuan University.

To prevent scientific research talent from the United States and its allies from flowing to Haichuan University.

All U.S. entities are prohibited from selling any products to Haichuan University.

No U.S. university or research institution is permitted to conduct cooperation or exchange with Haichuan University.

No U.S. university or research institution is permitted to conduct cooperation or exchange with Haichuan University.

U.S. companies are prohibited from licensing or sharing any technology with Haichuan University.

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These measures attempt to impose a comprehensive blockade on Haichuan University from multiple dimensions, including technology, equipment, talent, economy, and cooperation.

Once the plan was formulated, it was distributed to relevant U.S. departments with the highest priority and updated to the sanctions list simultaneously.

This series of major moves by the United States quickly spread back to the United States through the news, once again igniting the internet.

"Has the US gone mad? Fourteen sanctions? And all targeting a university that was only recently established?"

"His mother opened the door for someone so outrageous—this is outrageous to the extreme!"

Haichuan University: What have I done to deserve this "top-tier treatment"?

"This is like using an intercontinental ballistic missile to kill a mosquito!"

Netizens generally felt that the United States overreacted and made a mountain out of a molehill. It was truly baffling that the world's leading superpower would make such a big fuss about a crowdfunded university.

Soon, some netizens dug up the latest list of sanctioned entities released by the US government, and "Haichuan University" was prominently listed at the end of the newly added list.

Ahead of it are all China's top universities and research institutions, renowned throughout the country.

"Holy crap! National Defense University! Harbin Institute of Technology! All seven of China's top military universities are in there!"

"Haichuan University's prestige... has it been certified as the 'eighth son of national defense'?"

"Why aren't Yenching University and Tsinghua University on the list? That doesn't make sense."

"Don't you understand? Harbin Institute of Technology is the cradle of China's aerospace industry, the chief design base. This list, to some extent, is the 'threat ranking' in the eyes of the United States!"

After seeing the list, netizens were even more astonished. Every name on the list represents the backbone of China's core technology sector.