Yes, Prime Minister of Japan

The Japanese representative next door had a look on his face as if he'd just eaten shit.

You don't mention a word about what the US troops are doing on the island. Are you trying to shift the blame onto us all along? What the Japanese government does in Okinawa has always revolved around the US military presence, hasn't it?

Meanwhile, the European and American journalists in the audience continued to ask questions, trying to sow discord between China and the United States.

An Australian male journalist pressed him with heated words:

Do you believe that China has become a serious threat to world peace?

In front of the Chinese representative, Vance blatantly lied:

"What are you talking about? All I see is China's tremendous efforts and hard work in striving for regional peace."

But that statement is indeed reasonable.

Since China does not acknowledge its role as a party behind the Ryukyu conflict, the United States cannot officially recognize it either. Acknowledging it would be disastrous.

Although the public has long believed that it must have been Chinese troops who resurrected themselves and landed on the island, beating the American troops so badly that they couldn't even take care of themselves, the government cannot say that officially.

The male reporter made a very inappropriate and outrageous statement:

"Do you expect us to wait until China completely surrounds Australia and conducts island-circling exercises with 280 warships before you acknowledge that China has threatened global security? Do you want to abandon Australia to China just as the US abandoned Europe to Russia?"

This is something that Chinese people can't understand, but Australians find very relatable.

The US has abandoned Europe, and Trump and Vance are instigating right-wing color revolutions in Europe in various ways, colluding with Russia to cause trouble. Even Russians can't understand why the US is destroying its own Great Firewall.

As a marginalized part of the white world, Australia sees itself as a nation threatened by China, much like Ukraine is to Russia.

If one day China lands in Australia and slaps them in the face like Russia slapped Ukraine, will the United States abandon Australia just as it abandoned Ukraine?

This is the unspoken anxiety within the Australian media and academia.

Vance countered with a question:

"Does China have 280 warships surrounding Australia?"

The reporter was momentarily speechless:

"No."

Therefore, Vance began to criticize Australia again:

"So what if there are 280 ships? As long as they haven't entered Australian territorial waters, they are fully in compliance with international law. Are you implying that any ship passing through the high seas needs to report to Australia? Including the Seventh Fleet and the Fifth Fleet? Japan has 350 amphibious troops stationed in Darwin, Australia, and they have already landed on Australian soil. Has Japan threatened Australia's national security?"

Yes, legally roaming outside your home is precisely Australia's excuse for constantly venturing into the Taiwan Strait. Let's fight fire with fire. What's your opinion?

The Japanese representative next door had a look on his face that said, "I've eaten shit."

If you're going to talk, just speak properly. Can you please stop targeting Japan?

Seeing that Vance's outrageous remarks were about to bring Australians to tears, Li Xinghe felt helpless.

These people are talking nonsense; they're completely clueless.

Li Xinghe kicked the stage manager from behind, instructing him to go outside and directly question the reporter:

What is your nationality?

The reporter was speechless.

He is indeed a British citizen, and may even be employed by an Australian television station rather than being an Australian resident. Because the British economy is in increasingly dire straits, the stark contrast between the large population and the limited job opportunities in the City of London has made Australia a top destination for British emigration.

The stagehand then pressed Li Xinghe for further questions:

Which TV station do you work for? Is your boss from the UK or the US?

Australian television media are primarily based in the UK or the US, with many being assets of the Murdoch family. The Murdoch family's News Corporation controls numerous global media outlets, which explains why the Queen of England wears a crown stained with blood, yet...

The reason why the monarchy still has so many subjects in various countries whom it has never met is all thanks to the British media's efforts to curry favor with the royal family.

Similarly, under the brainwashing of British and American media, Australians have a strong sense of civic duty and are willing to fight for the United States' global hegemony. This is the power of the media matrix.

Such questioning leads to one issue:

Why is Britain getting involved in peace talks in the Pacific? Does it want to create conflict in East Asia like it did with Ukraine?

Rumors circulated that Zelensky's resignation was triggered by an internal coup by pro-British generals. Many high-ranking Ukrainian government officials, who held British citizenship, happened to be in London meeting with Russian tycoons.

Britain, on the other hand, has always been a dung beetle's platform, where it jumps high and poops.

In recent years, relations between Britain and the United States have been strained, especially on the issue of Ukraine. Britain has failed to recognize its own position and continues to dream of using Ukraine to 'counterbalance Russia/weaken the EU/enhance Britain's status.' It seems to have completely forgotten the reality that from Brexit to the failure of the US-UK trade agreement, and from Biden to Trump, they have all had strained relationships.

The reporter fell silent.

He could only sigh inwardly, "It's over. Australia is going to follow in Ukraine's footsteps."

After forcing the Australian journalists to back down, Vance excitedly shouted:

"Peace, peace is about to come."

With the collective efforts of Republican media, news began to circulate that President Vance had reached a peace agreement and rescued 3000 prisoners as soon as he landed in Japan, and that this became a symbol of Vance's responsibility.

The direction of the propaganda was a bit strange, giving Li Xinghe the illusion that he was reading a 'short essay about North Korea's kindness'.

That afternoon, the breeze was gentle and the sun was shining brightly.

The 076 Sichuan, along with two destroyers and four frigates, formed a peace formation, transporting nearly two thousand prisoners they had just brought out, slowly passing through Yokosuka Port and sailing into Tokyo Bay.

The port was filled with jubilation, and Chinese national flags fluttered like a sea.

Despite the loud criticism from the Japanese right wing, when China's amphibious assault fleet appeared in Tokyo Bay, they all cowered away like turtles. Those present to welcome them included Chinese people, pro-China NGOs such as the Sasakawa Foundation, and Chinese organizations in Japan like the Japan Chinese Chamber of Commerce.

Of course, there were also some rather unlucky members of the Japanese Naturalization Association who came over, waving the national flag and singing and dancing, even happier than the Chinese people next door.

When the ship docked, Vice President Vance, along with U.S. military representatives such as General Jacqueline and Lieutenant General Stephen, handed over the prisoners.

As the dejected, disheveled, emaciated, and sallow-faced American soldiers and their families slowly emerged from the ship's cabin, they were greeted with flowers and embraced by Vance and others, who attempted to continue the funeral procession. It was during this time that a series of exquisite photographs were taken.

Even the Associated Press reporters, who are most adept at turning funerals into celebrations, captured a sense of desolation and the impending doom of an empire in their photographs.

This is an absolutely historic moment.

As the Chinese naval personnel, standing high on the ship's gunwale, looked down at the American prisoners of war gradually disembarking, and as the Japanese on the artificial island gazed up at the pure white fleet, the illusion of height difference and the confidence of victory solidified the atmosphere on the scene, leaving an indelible mark on everyone's mind.

Reporters from various countries were all deeply moved by the emotions on the scene in their reports.

Although journalists from major Japanese newspapers sympathize with American capital in the media, they couldn't help but marvel at the pure white fleet with its red flags waving and the industrial achievements resulting from advanced technological productivity.

"Is this the 'White Ship Moment' in Japanese history?"

The United States had its Black Ships moment; now it's its White Ships moment.

Japanese media have no choice but to admit that Japan is now far inferior to China.

A new ship and cargo cult has spread unnoticed.

After witnessing firsthand the advanced technology and capabilities of the Type 076 destroyer and its escort fleet, ordinary Japanese people have reached a new consensus: "China is already a behemoth that rivals or even surpasses the United States."

Prior to this, Japanese media had occasionally reflected on Japan being surpassed by China, and the general public often sourly remarked that China's success was merely a facade built on data.

Now all of these will be swept into the trash heap.

Japan is no longer worthy of being on the table.

As a result, the Japanese stock market indeed collapsed. After losing consensus and expectations, funds began to flee in a stampede.

On the same day, US stocks experienced another Black Monday, with massive capital flight from the stock market. The stampede-like death run caused a near-desperate plunge, losing tens of trillions of dollars in market value in a single day, equivalent to the loss of five Googles.

With the US dollar and Japanese yen both depreciating against the Chinese yuan, bonds naturally followed suit and tumbled to the brink of collapse.

Li Xinghe then said to Lao Wu:

"A battlefield victory is worth more than a hundred verbal warnings; a warship escorting prisoners is worth more than a hundred peace visits."

"Just you wait, I'll do even more."

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Author's Note: Thank you all for your support. Here's 5100 words. I'm so sorry, I woke up with a stomachache.

Chapter 624: The Boomerang of Shipping Treaties, A Mischievous Little Devil (4500 words)

The peaceful transfer of prisoners in the afternoon concluded successfully at the port of Tokyo Bay.

The 076 Sichuan warship also stopped here for several days, serving as a strong support for the negotiations between China, the United States, Japan and Ryukyu.

After the first day of negotiations concluded, the second day's talks would enter a more complex phase. Therefore, the entire Maleki team accompanied them to the hotel to prepare.

Chris Elizabeth knelt before Li Xinghe, weeping like a child:

"Boss, my pension funds... they've all been wiped out..."

This German-American woman has been losing her appetite and weight over the past few months, almost becoming a skinny model. While she looks better than before, she's suffered from a less-than-ideal figure; her breasts appear somewhat smaller.

It wasn't just Chris; the stock market crash was affecting almost everyone in the United States.

In the years leading up to the stock market crash, the US stock market remained resilient due to high inflation and a series of bank failures. As a result, Americans invested almost all their money in the stock market, withdrawing it whenever they needed to pay their bills each month.

When the stock market is soaring and always rising, there's no problem, it's roughly equivalent to a high-interest savings account. But once the stock market starts to fluctuate downwards, it means that the assets of residents holding cash are wiped out by the stock market crash, and their stocks and funds become worthless.

People can certainly choose to be patient and wait until the stock market is pulled up again by the Federal Reserve to convert their money into cash.

The problem is that most Americans live on a 'bill to bill' basis. The stock market recovery will take time, but the bills never wait.

There are countless Americans in the same predicament as Chris, who first used their savings to pay, then used their pensions and retirement funds to cover the costs, and finally had all their money wiped out after multiple stock market crashes, leaving them with nothing.

Didn't I tell you to save the money?

"Still thinking of taking a gamble..."

Li Xinghe was at a loss for words when faced with Chris's sophistry.

"The military camp provides food and lodging. I'll save your salary for you first."

He turned to look at the others:

"And what about you?"

Nan Haonu winked and grinned, her two cute little tiger teeth making her smile even more natural and adorable.

"Let's come and see the show."

The things Li Xinghe has been up to these past few months have amused Nan Haonu immensely.

Gao Tiao Wuyue's pouty little lips:

"The price of beef in Japan this year is 7 to 8 times that of 2020. We were planning to come here to freeload some meat."

This is an unusual idea, but only a thrifty person would make such a decision.

Does anyone still dare to dream of 300 yen ramen or 500 yen rice set meals?

No, even a bowl of clear broth ramen for 1200 yen is considered a discount, while the price for a bite of beef is eight times what it was eight years ago. This multiplication is almost a punishment for Tokyoites, which is why children's height continues to decline.

The new generation of women, Huina and Yajima, also had expressions of 'watching the drama unfold' on their faces, squatting in the corner and dawdling.

Soon, they

It's time to watch the drama unfold.

When Shika Michiko, dressed in a long black dress, gracefully arrived, she and Emman locked eyes. As one of the Japanese negotiators, she had originally come to see her husband.

Bad women have their own radar to sense each other.

"Hello, I am his wife." Lu Yuchi Hua Yingmei took the lead and attacked first.

However, Ayman calmly took out his phone and showed Enya a cute little photo: "Actually, we just had a legally born, adorable daughter."

The subtext is that they are husband and wife.

Two wicked women stared at each other; one had a real marriage in Japan, and the other had registered her daughter in the United States.

The rest of Maleki's team followed behind, frantically snapping photos of the melon seeds, watermelon, and strawberries, almost finishing them all.

The only regret is that a fight didn't break out.

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Negotiation room.

Sitting in the room, Li Xinghe had Ai Man on his left and Hua Yingmei on his right. The two tall and long-legged beauties had him firmly under their control, and even his thighs were taken by them.

When the negotiators from various countries entered the first row of negotiating seats, many people noticed that Li Xinghe, who was sitting in the corner, had his hands restrained by two women.

Seeing this, Vance asked him, unable to contain himself: