The news that Emerald Island was going to hold peace talks with Japan spread quickly.
This news undoubtedly brought great relief to many countries and international organizations in the world.
In their view, a bloody war that was about to break out was finally declared over.
At the same time, the official media from Japan also released a statement on its own online account. In the statement, the Japanese side jointly issued a statement on behalf of both parties, stating that the upcoming talks will be held in Laputa City on Emerald Island.
Now, the world's attention is once again focused on this beautiful and vibrant city.
…
Two days later.
Laputa City.
On the top floor of the Endless Building, in the central conference hall, a crowd of people gathered and bustled.
Well-known media from all over the world gathered in the spacious hall. This bilateral meeting was undoubtedly a bombshell for the entire Asia and even the international situation.
Before this important meeting, both sides will hold a simple press conference to convey to the world the correct attitude towards this meeting.
As the supreme leader of Emerald Island, Jiang Cheng appeared at the press conference very solemnly.
"Excuse me, Master Jiang Cheng, how is Emerald Island going to show its true sincerity in this meeting with Japan?"
The media reporter from BBC directly asked Jiang Cheng the questions that most netizens were concerned about.
"First of all, I want to make it clear that this peace talk is based on mutual trust between the two sides. Of course, I cannot guarantee that we can achieve substantial progress. However, one thing worth mentioning is that Emerald Island has always been a place that values peace and has been making unremitting efforts to this end."
"Since the Emerald Island opened to the outside world, it has never done anything that violates international law. This time, the Emerald Island built its own island, and there is nothing wrong with it. Therefore, I also promise all the people of Emerald Island that we will never compromise with Japan!"
Before the talks were held, Jiang Cheng made the most solemn declaration to the world and Emerald Island through the lenses of world-renowned media.
At the same time, at a press conference on the other side, Commander-in-Chief of the Japanese Southern Expedition Fleet, Heikuro Togo, who came for peace talks, also accepted an interview with the media with a serious face.
"General Togo, I wonder how much hope you have for this meeting. In your opinion, is it possible to reach a consensus this time?" The U.S. ABC media reporter first asked Togo Heijuro.
"Expectations are not something a soldier should consider. I only know that coming to Emerald Island and Laputa City means that Japan is coming with great sincerity. However, peace talks ultimately depend on whether both sides have equal sincerity, and we in Japan obviously have sufficient sincerity."
Togo Heijuro had a serious expression on his face, which was very consistent with his identity as a soldier. From his tone, he seemed very sincere on the surface, but his words were still filled with a hint of aggressiveness.
"Then what do you think will happen if the two sides cannot reach a consensus this time? Is there a possibility of a fight?"
This ABC reporter does not seem to be afraid of getting into trouble, and the angles of his questions are very tricky.
After hearing what the reporter said, Togo Heijiurō was unusually silent for a moment, and then he said, "Let's wait and see."
After saying that, Heijiurō Togo walked straight past the reporters and entered the door of the peace talks room.
…
After the door of the conference room was closed, it was completely guarded by the Emerald Island guards and no one was allowed to enter.
The media reporters could only wait outside the door patiently.
No matter what the outcome of this meeting is, it will undoubtedly be a bombshell, so they cannot leave no matter what.
Time passed minute by minute, and every reporter waiting outside the door was guessing how the talks inside were going on.
However, judging from their respective statements, neither side seemed to be willing to back down, leaving the media reporters unsure whether the two sides would reach an agreement.
At the same time, major news broadcasting stations around the world are holding special discussion programs and inviting a number of international experts to engage in heated discussions.
Among them, in the CNN live broadcast room, the famous British diplomat Lawrence and several other university professors of international affairs were also invited to the live broadcast room for a discussion.
"The talks between Emerald Island and Japan will undoubtedly be extremely difficult. This can be seen from their remarks before the meeting. One is the latest rising Asian rookie, and the other is an old Asian technological and military power. Such a confrontation is destined to make it difficult for both sides to make concessions. At best, they may sacrifice some interests on both sides, but I don't think they can make sacrifices so easily."
An old professor from the University of London expressed his opinion.
"Professor Bond is right. This meeting is undoubtedly a huge challenge, especially in such a fierce confrontation. It is definitely difficult to make one side make sacrifices. However, I have a more unique point of view. On the surface, both sides are in an equal position, but from the international and domestic perspectives, Japan is seriously at a disadvantage. Such a situation is destined to make them lack confidence during the talks. Therefore, I infer that in this meeting, the always shrewd Jiang Daozhu will definitely not miss this opportunity to blackmail Dongxiang Heijiurang!"
Diplomat Lawrence elaborated on his assessment of the international situation.
"You mean, in this round of talks, the Japanese side will be the first to make concessions?" When the host heard Lawrence's words, he immediately realized something and asked in surprise.
"That's right! Japan is facing a very unfavorable situation both at home and abroad, and facing such a strong opponent. Japan must not dare to launch military action without authorization. Otherwise, by then, it will not only fail to divert domestic conflicts, but will also detonate domestic and foreign conflicts together, thus completely dragging down the entire country. Such a huge political risk is something that even such a big country cannot bear."
In this way, news TV stations around the world are all broadcasting live TV programs about this meeting, and experts and scholars from various fields are also analyzing the possible outcomes of this meeting and the resulting impacts from various angles.
In short, the whole world is in an uproar!
(End of this chapter)