A post sparked heated discussions on major platforms.
From Chinese netizens generously helping major streamers and users fight against online harassment, to Zhu Ning and Chi Wannian spending vast amounts of money to pave the way, and then to the Chinese consulate defending the rights of citizens head - on.
Looking at the hot searches on major platforms, it was all about "China, China, China".
Chinese netizens quickly became alert. ["Are they speaking ill of us?"]
When the large group checked the content along the online threads, they were surprised to find that it was all praise.
"We've never seen netizens from any other country take the initiative to cross national borders to help non - native netizens win the battle against online harassment. This is the first time! What's more, Chinese netizens are so generous and unrestrained. This really makes me curious and longing for China for the first time."
"The Chinese and Americans were arguing right in front of me. The oppressive atmosphere was terrifying. In the end, we were the ones who suffered. Can you understand how shocked I was when I saw their calm expressions as Mr. Chi arranged for someone to transfer money to me? We are no longer the most powerful country in the world!"
"Everyone must realize that China is rising at an unimaginable speed. They are not as backward and poor as our media has portrayed. They can produce a magnate like Zhu Ning and leaders who are willing to stand in front of their citizens. Maybe they will really become the dominant force in the future world!"
A large number of video promotions were popular on the Internet. Chinese netizens who came across national borders were at a loss.
Ji Enjing: [I've lived a long time, but this is the first time we've had popular posts on foreign websites. After being slandered for so long, are they finally starting to realize what China is really like?]
Fu Lanlingcheng: [This is the proof of China's growing strength. When everyone starts to tell the truth and face up to China, we are not far from true rejuvenation!]
Feng Qijiangshuihan: [China has always adhered to a friendly and open international concept. We respect both our own nationals and those of other countries. We love peace and justice. If you have the chance, welcome to visit China in person and experience the real China beneath the veils.]
A large number of Chinese netizens left comments and likes. They posted pictures of famous mountains and great rivers in China, and showed the customs and scenery of their hometowns in the comment sections, videos, and forums. They tried their best to show the real China to the outside world, telling people that China was not as bad as they thought.
Foreign netizens replied to the posts and communicated with Chinese netizens through various means. However, the more they communicated, the more uneasy they became.
Isn't news supposed to be timely, true, and objective?
But in their past experiences, why had they never really come across even one piece of true news about this country?
What had they been facing?
Extreme emotions and complete smear campaigns. Where was there even a shred of authenticity?
[The more I interact with Chinese netizens, the more scared I feel. The three major platforms led me to hate a country without my knowledge! This is unfair, unfair to China and even more unfair to me! Why do they cover our eyes and trap us in this information cage!]
[The three major platforms have deprived me of the right to know the truth! I won't accept it! I won't accept it!]
[They have no right to do this to us! They have no right!]
Years of pent - up grievances erupted at this moment. American netizens rose up, creating a large number of hot searches, news, and public opinions to attack the headquarters of the three major platforms. The hot searches were taken down and then put up again. The three major platforms were in a complete mess.
At the headquarters of YT.
"Come on, what on earth do these idiots want! Are they rebelling? They keep shouting about breaking the information cocoon. Do they even know what they're doing!"
The headquarters of FB was equally angry. "What does this have to do with us? We do have an information cocoon, but so what? In the final analysis, this whole thing started because of TW. They should be targeting TW!"
The director of TW called Chi Wannian and scolded him. "Chi Wannian, you have to give me a reasonable explanation for this!"
"We've already given you the data and models! You also promised that you wouldn't stir up the situation and put pressure on us again. But look at the current situation! We're almost drowned by the online criticism! Do you still have any sense of contract spirit?!"
Chi Wannian's voice was gentle and harmless. "Calm down. We haven't violated the contract. Moreover, we haven't done any guiding. The reason these netizens are targeting you..." He smiled. "I don't usually say this, but maybe you should really look for the reasons within yourselves."
The director was furious when he heard this.
"If it weren't for the large number of Chinese netizens gathered on your Haiyin platform, we wouldn't be facing this situation at all. And the topic exploded on your Haiyin!"
"According to the contract, you should have tried every means to suppress it before the topic emerged! But you didn't! You just let it go!"
Five hundred million Chinese netizens were like a ticking time bomb hanging over people's hearts.
Today they could create momentum, and tomorrow they could directly attack their core!
Chi Wannian pleaded innocence. "I'm wronged. This really isn't my fault. You know my situation." He said slowly. "I don't know who leaked the news that we were going to transfer the data and models today. I was chased for hours and ran all over LA. I simply had no time to take care of my work."
"Tell me, in the final analysis, shouldn't this incident be blamed on the person who leaked the information?"
The director's face was gloomy and ugly. "We didn't leak the information about the data model transfer."
Chi Wannian chuckled. "Of course I'm willing to believe you. After all, your company has no reason to leak the news."
"I'm sure your company isn't the kind of rat that would guide others to fight us to the death and then take advantage of the chaos to take it back."
"Indeed." The director's face was as black as the bottom of a pot. "We can only blame the person who leaked the news. But for the online public opinion storm, I hope you can abide by the contract and handle it cleanly for us."
"Don't worry. We will definitely handle the work within the scope of the contract."
After the phone call ended, the subordinate beside the director immediately said, "Chi Wannian won't cooperate!"
"Of course I know!"
"Then what should we do next..."
"If it were just Haiyin alone, we could just take action. But now he has back - up and support. That Zhu Ning,"
The director gritted his teeth when he said these two words, as if his hatred could never be exhausted. "She has a close relationship with Chi Wannian. She spent a lot of effort behind the scenes to make their smooth journey to the embassy possible. We must contain her first, and then go after Chi Wannian and tear him to pieces!"
"Go, contact the other two platforms and arrange a meeting to discuss forming an alliance."
"If necessary, bring Yaoyang in. I've long heard that he has a new card up his sleeve."
"It's just right to counter Zhu Ning!"