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Inside the venue.

All eyes were on Lin Jian'an.

William's smile had faded somewhat.

He said in a deep voice:

"Mr. Lin, please continue."

Lin Jian'an nodded, his gaze falling on the large screen.

"The first problem is cost."

"The second issue is compatibility."

As he spoke, he picked up a pen and lightly drew a line on one of the data interfaces in the agreement.

"According to this standard, all devices must use a unified bus protocol."

"This approach does make management easier."

"But at the same time, it also means that a large amount of previously produced equipment will be rendered obsolete."

The words fell.

Many delegates began to look down and flip through the documents.

Soon, an industry minister from South America stood up.

"Mr. Lin means that all the equipment in our factory needs to be replaced?"

Lin Jian'an nodded.

"If strictly enforced."

"Yes."

A murmur of discussion immediately broke out in the hall.

Many developing countries already have weak industrial bases.

Many factories have equipment that has only been in use for a few years.

If all the parts were replaced to meet so-called international standards, it would cost an astronomical sum.

William immediately explained:

"Technological upgrades always come at a cost."

"This is an inevitable path for industrial development."

However, he had barely finished speaking.

Lin Jian'an then calmly asked:

"Then why is it that the products directly compatible with this standard are precisely those from your alliance's companies?"

In a word.

The entire venue fell silent once again.

Many reporters immediately turned their cameras to William.

Everyone noticed the problem.

The equipment models listed in the standard are almost identical to the existing products of several international electronic alliance companies.

Products from other countries, however, need to be redesigned.

This is hardly an international standard.

It's clearly an attempt to expand their market by using standards.

William's expression changed slightly.

"It's just a technological choice."

"It is not targeted at any particular country."

Lin Jian'an did not continue the argument.

Instead, I turned to the last few pages.

Then, he tapped lightly on one of the communication protocols.

"There's a third question."

"Safety."

These words were spoken.

Several alliance experts immediately frowned.

Safety?

How could this standard involve safety issues?

Lin Jian'an slowly said:

"Designed according to your agreement."

"All industrial equipment must retain a remote upgrade interface."

"Excuse me."

Who controls the API permissions?

The scene fell silent instantly.

William remained silent.

Because everyone knows the answer.

interface.

It is in the hands of the standard setters.

Lin Jian'an continued:

"If one day..."

"A certain country has suspended its authorization."

Is the equipment still functioning properly?

No one answered.

Because the answer is already there.

No.

Once industrial equipment loses system support, it may be unable to be upgraded, or it may even have to stop production altogether.

For a country

This means that the lifeline of industry is in the hands of others.

offstage.

More and more representatives' expressions began to change.

Even those who initially supported the alliance's standards have begun to seriously consider the issues involved.

Just then.

Lin Jian'an gently put down the documents.

The voice remained calm.

"so."

"China opposes this standard."

The entire venue erupted in uproar.

This is the first time since the founding of the International Electron Union.

This is the first time a country has publicly opposed the international standards they proposed.

William took a deep breath.

"Since Mr. Lin objects..."

"Then, does China have a better solution?"

All eyes were once again focused on Lin Jian'an.

Everyone understands.

If you only raise questions but don't offer solutions.

Then all our efforts today will be in vain.

Lin Jian'an slowly walked to the blackboard.

Pick up the chalk.

He wrote down a few large characters.

open.

compatible.

Autonomy.

Three words.

Simple and clear.

Then he turned around and said:

"The new standards proposed by China consist of only three principles."

First, it must be compatible with existing devices.

"Any equipment that meets basic industrial standards can be connected."

Second, the interface should be made public.

"Any company can develop equipment according to the standards without paying licensing fees to any country."

Third, core control belongs to the user.

"Who owns the equipment?"

"Whoever has control, that's who."

"No one can be restricted remotely."

Just a few words.

But it caught the eye of many delegates in the audience.

Especially representatives of developing countries.

Their biggest fear is continuing to be controlled by others in the future.

And the new standards proposed by China.

This almost perfectly solved the problem.

A representative from Southeast Asia was the first to stand up.

"We support resuming discussions."

Followed by.

The African representatives raised their hands.

"We support it too."

Latin American representative.

Middle East representative.

One by one, they stood up.

In just a few minutes.

More than a dozen countries have publicly stated their desire to postpone the vote.

William's face finally darkened completely.

He never expected this.

A meeting that was originally a sure thing.

The situation was completely changed because of Lin Jian'an's few words.

Just as the debate at the scene was getting more and more heated.

In the back row of the venue, an elderly man with white hair slowly stood up.

He was not wearing any company badges.

This immediately silenced many foreign experts.

"It's Professor Hans!"

"Lifetime Advisor to the International Association of Automation!"

"Why is he here?"

The old man slowly walked to the front of the stage, looked at Lin Jian'an, and his eyes were full of admiration.

"young people."

"Your ideas are very advanced."

"but……"

He paused.

"What truly determines standards is never ideology."

"It's technology."

"If Chinese standards are really as excellent as you say."

"Then produce the evidence."

Done.

The old man turned around and looked at the whole room.

"I suggest."

"Add one public technical demonstration."

"Each party will build its own industrial control system."

"Continuous operation testing will be conducted in the presence of all representatives and media."

"Whose system is more stable, more efficient, and more secure?"

"Whoever proposes the standard is more qualified to make it an international standard."

The words fell.

The entire venue instantly erupted in cheers.

All the reporters frantically took notes.

This is no longer a standard discussion.

It's a true contest of skills.

William paused for a moment, then slowly nodded.

"International Electron Union agrees."

All eyes turned once again to the Chinese delegation.

Zhao Changhe's heart tightened.

He knew there was no turning back.

however.

Lin Jian'an simply smiled faintly.

Take a step forward.

The voice was firm and powerful.

"China agrees."

As these four words fell.

Applause instantly resounded throughout the entire venue.

Meanwhile, a system notification sounded in Lin Jian'an's mind.

【Ding! 】

[Main quest updated.]

[Task Title: International Technology Verification]

Mission Objective: Publicly defeat the International Electronic Sports Federation.

[Task Reward: Third-generation industrial control architecture.]

Lin Jian'an slowly raised his head and looked at the alliance representative opposite him.

The real contest.

Only now.