Warlords: Rising from the Northwest Border and Sweeping Across the Powers

Chapter 1242: Profound Influence

The next morning, newspapers from all over the world reported this sensational press conference in the most eye-catching pages.

The front page of The Times proclaimed:

&34;Historic moment: Tsarist Russia bows before China&34;

&34;A well-choreographed diplomatic drama, showing the rise of China and the decline of Tsarist Russia. Under the clever arrangement of President Su Zhengyang, this press conference was not only the signing of a treaty, but also a turning point of the times. It is worth noting that when our reporter asked about the military threat, Minister Sergei mentioned the issue of the port city in an unexpected way, which made us wonder: In this rapidly changing era, will the former colonial empires face a similar fate? &34;

Le Figaro reported with a more direct headline:

&34;Tsarist Russia ceded territory and paid compensation, while China demonstrated its status as an emerging power&34;

"This is a perfect diplomatic victory. Su Zhengyang, who was only 34 years old, used the most elegant way to make Tsarist Russia admit its mistakes in front of the international community. The compensation amount of 26 million gold rubles is staggering, which is almost equivalent to the annual fiscal revenue of Tsarist Russia. However, what is even more shocking is Minister Sergei's performance at the press conference. When asked about the decline of the country, he cleverly changed the subject to the situation in Europe, showing the wisdom of a sophisticated diplomat. "

The New York Times goes further:

&34;The Far East situation changes dramatically: China rises, Tsarist Russia retreats&34;

"This is not only a diplomatic victory, but also the beginning of a new era. Su Zhengyang showed not only toughness, but also wisdom. He made the Tsarist Russia admit its mistakes in the most decent way, achieving the goal without losing grace. It is particularly worth mentioning that in the subsequent free questioning session, Minister Sergei, who was supposed to bear the humiliation, used a humorous and sharp way to silence the reporters present. This turn of events is impressive."

The Observer takes another approach:

&34;The alternation between old and new powers: the deep meaning behind a press conference&34;

"When Minister Sergei had to admit his mistakes in front of the whole world, we witnessed not only the failure of an empire, but also the rise of a new power. Su Zhengyang showed diplomatic skills far beyond his age. He used this press conference to convey a clear message to the world: China is no longer what it used to be. It is particularly noteworthy that throughout the process, China has always maintained the demeanor of a great power."

The Washington Post reported on this in more detail:

&34;A unique diplomatic press conference&34;

"From the signing of the treaty to the free questions from reporters, every link was carefully arranged. Su Zhengyang's calmness on the podium and Sergei's response under pressure became the most exciting part of this diplomatic drama. Especially in the free question session, when Minister Sergei put down his burden, he showed surprising humor and wisdom. This dramatic turn made the whole press conference even more fascinating."

Reuters reported that it attempted to predict the future:

&34;China's rise: Is this just the beginning?&34;

"Through this press conference, Su Zhengyang showed the world China's strength and wisdom. He not only recovered the territory and obtained compensation, but more importantly, he proved to the world that China has the ability to have an equal dialogue with any major power. The success of this press conference may herald major changes in the future world pattern."

Although the media reports from different countries have different angles, they all emphasize two points: China's rise has become a fact that cannot be ignored, and the impact of this press conference will far exceed the scope of a treaty.

These reports are like a mirror, reflecting the profound changes taking place in the world. And the young president is using this method to let the whole world witness the rise of China.

The front page of Zhenxing Daily has a huge headline:

"Historic victory! China regained its lost territory, and Tsarist Russia paid 34 million gold rubles in compensation"

"This is a day worth remembering! Under the wise leadership of President Su Zhengyang, China has finally washed away a century of humiliation. Tsarist Russian Foreign Minister Sergei admitted his mistakes in front of the whole world, which marked a fundamental change in China's position on the international stage. From then on, no one dared to look down on our country. Special commentators pointed out that the significance of this diplomatic victory goes far beyond the scope of territory and reparations. It showed the world an awakened China."

The report of Dahua Daily pays more attention to details:

"A perfect display of diplomatic wisdom: analyzing President Su's negotiation skills"

&34;Every detail of the entire press conference was carefully arranged, demonstrating the highest level of my country's diplomatic work. From the signing ceremony of the treaty to the free questioning session by reporters, President Su was always in control of the overall situation. It is worth mentioning that when Minister Sergei showed an unusual response at the press conference, President Su still maintained an elegant smile, and this great power style was impressive. The special commentator of this newspaper believes that the success of this negotiation marks that China's diplomacy has entered a new historical stage. &34;

The China Business News analyzed from an economic perspective:

"How will the 34 million gold ruble indemnity be used? Experts explain the impact on economic development"

&34;This huge amount of compensation will greatly promote the economic development of our country. It is reported that these funds will be mainly used for infrastructure construction and industrial development in the northern region. Experts pointed out that this is not only a huge fortune, but also an important opportunity for the rise of my country. At the same time, the recovered territory is rich in mineral resources, which will provide important guarantees for the industrial development of our country. In addition, the success of this negotiation will also greatly boost the confidence of international investors in China. &34;

Longjiang Evening News reported in a more down-to-earth way:

&34;Eyewitness account: I witnessed history at the scene&34;

&34;&39;When Sergei signed the treaty under the gaze of the whole audience, I was so moved that tears welled up in my eyes. &39;Mr. Zhang who was present described it this way. As an old man who once lived on the border, he has a special feeling for this land. &39;President Su is amazing. At such a young age, he was able to gain the upper hand in international negotiations and make Tsarist Russia admit its mistakes. This is the pride of us Chinese people! &39;The atmosphere on the scene was unforgettable. When the treaty was signed, the whole audience burst into warm applause. &34;

Various newspapers also published editorials, elaborating on the far-reaching significance of this diplomatic victory from different perspectives:

The editorial of Zhenxing Daily, "A New Starting Point for National Rejuvenation," pointed out: "This victory not only recovered lost territory, but more importantly, rebuilt national confidence."

The Dahua Daily commented on "A Model of Great Power Diplomacy" and emphasized: "The diplomatic wisdom demonstrated by President Su has set a benchmark for future international negotiations."

The Huashang Daily column "New Opportunities for Economic Revitalization" analyzed: "This victory will bring all-round economic benefits and is an important opportunity to revitalize the economy."

The Longjiang Evening News commented on "The People's Victory": "This is a common victory for all Chinese people, and everyone should be proud of it."

These reports all emphasized one point: this diplomatic victory was not only about recovering lost territory and obtaining compensation, but more importantly, it showed the world a brand new China. And this rising China, under the leadership of Su Zhengyang, will play an increasingly important role on the world stage.