Before we knew it, the confrontation between Emerald Island and Japanese warships had reached the third day.
During these few short days, the military forces deployed by both sides were still enormous. The warships of both sides were scattered in the reef area, forming an extremely spectacular scene of confrontation at sea.
During these few days, the fierce confrontation between the two sides can be said to have completely detonated the entire world, attracting close attention from all media and netizens around the world.
In response to this, both Emerald Island and Japan had to hold their own press conferences and make official statements on this incident.
On the Emerald Island, Jiang Cheng, the island owner, personally invited journalists from around the world to hold an official press conference.
"Master Jiang, may I ask why you are illegally reclaiming land in the northern waters? Is it to expand your territory?"
The reporter from the BBC asked a sharp question directly.
"I think this reporter got the issue wrong. Our actions did not violate any international law. As for land reclamation and island building, it is our legitimate right."
Jiang Cheng said solemnly.
"Then, Lord Jiang, how will you handle the confrontation with the Japanese warships next?"
"Japan's actions can be said to be a serious infringement of our sovereignty. Before this, we had built an unclaimed reef into an island. According to existing international laws, this is the territory of our Emerald Island. So Japan is now stranded in our waters, which is an infringement of the territorial sovereignty of Emerald Island. We have the right to launch any counterattack." Jiang Cheng continued to answer.
"But what I want to say is that Emerald Island is a place that is very willing to contribute to world peace. We are not willing to expand the dispute unless we are actively invaded by the other side. Therefore, we would like to warn the Japanese side to leave the territorial waters of Emerald Island as soon as possible within the deadline. Otherwise, any serious consequences and impacts will be borne by the other side."
"Master Jiang, as we all know, in recent years, the military strength of Emerald Island has been greatly improved, and it even defeated Han Guo's fleet not long ago. These things have caused great panic among neighboring countries, and have even forced some countries to start an arms race. What do you think of this, Mr. Master?"
Reporters from the BBC discussed the military developments on the Emerald Isle.
Hearing the other party's question, Jiang Cheng still had that solemn expression and answered: "We have made a promise. Emerald Island will always adhere to the path of peaceful development and will never take the route of military expansion. We pursue a defensive route that will never take the initiative to challenge. In other words, in the future, even if Emerald Island's military strength is further improved, it is for defense preparation. Therefore, please rest assured, friendly neighbors, Emerald Island will work with other countries to make the greatest contribution to the peace of East Asia, Asia, and even the world."
"Will Emerald Island wage war against Japan in the future?"
"What does Lord Jiang think of the Japanese fleet's actions?"
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At the press conference, reporters from all over the world asked Jiang Cheng sharp questions on various aspects.
Faced with these sharp questions, Jiang Cheng remained calm and clearly expressed Emerald Island's concept of peaceful development to the reporters.
The general meaning is that Emerald Island will not take the initiative to provoke disputes, but it will never succumb to the use of force by hostile forces.
In this way, the signal he sent to the outside world was very clear, and he firmly condemned the Japanese side's behavior of mobilizing the fleet and gathering in the territorial waters of Emerald Island.
Moreover, Emerald Island will fight to the end and will never surrender in this dispute initiated by the other party.
At the press conference, Jiang Cheng portrayed Emerald Island as a peaceful area that was harassed by surrounding powers, but was forced to respond due to the provocation of these powers.
Although the words of the reporters from major media outlets were rather sharp, Jiang Cheng was able to resolve the issue easily as he had already been prepared.
Such a secret confrontation press conference was quickly spread to all parts of the world through news from various media, and the entire process was known to a large number of netizens.
And it is obvious that after seeing Jiang Cheng's calm response, the majority of netizens admired him very much.
There are endless comments on the Internet supporting Jiang Cheng.
"Island Master Jiang is right. Emerald Island is a peace-loving country and we firmly support the elimination of the little Japanese!"
"Master Jiang is so awesome! He debated with many scholars at the press conference. Come on Emerald Island!"
"Support Island Master Jiang!"
"Down with the little Riben!"
"Emerald Isle rises!"
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Comments like these are flooding the entire Internet!
Jiang Cheng's press conference successfully promoted Emerald Island's peaceful stance, allowing netizens around the world to understand Jiang Cheng's thoughts.
On the other hand, in Japan, the domestic atmosphere seems a bit gloomy.
After learning that Emerald Island had created an island out of thin air right at their doorstep, the whole country of Japan was in an atmosphere of fierce protest.
In this hawkish-dominated national political system, the direction of public opinion is undisputedly in opposition to the Emerald Isle.
All major domestic issues have published the so-called infringement of Emerald Island and publicized it widely, igniting the entire domestic public opinion atmosphere.
However, given that there are more voices supporting Emerald Island internationally, the atmosphere of resistance in Japan cannot be spread at all, and can only cause waves domestically.
Hawkish elements can be seen everywhere on the streets of Japan, making various protests.
They protested that Japan did not respond in the most timely manner, which led to others shitting on their necks. What's more, the most infuriating thing is that the military has only sent a so-called fleet to confront Emerald Island, but has not taken any substantial action. They can only watch the island created out of thin air by the other side expand step by step.
Such protests filled the entire country of Japan, putting the ruling party under great pressure.
In the past few days, representatives from the top military and representatives of the ruling Dagn have held consultation meetings again and again to discuss how to deal with the island-building incident on Emerald Island.
However, despite holding one meeting after another, a unified opinion has not been reached due to major disputes between the political and military sides.
As a result, the domestic opposition voices have become even more intense!
(End of this chapter)