These foreign notes are generally comprehensible in Mandarin in China. As for their spoken language, some are halting, while others are fluent.

Sure enough, the next reporter stood up and spoke in Mandarin: "Assistant Lei, someone said that rice has created a quantum computer. Could you please introduce the data and functions of the rice quantum computer?"

“I’ve never seen a quantum computer since I came to Dami, but I have seen the project proposal for a quantum computer; it only exists on paper,” Lei Jun said with a smile.

Another reporter stood up and asked: "Mr. Lei, it is said that the rice has a secret experimental base that specializes in the research of quantum computers. Is this true? Also, is the quantum computer developed by the rice for your J side?"

Lei Jun maintained his smile as he addressed the reporter, saying, "There's only one rice lab, right over there. As for the secret lab base you mentioned, I don't know anything about it. I've never heard of it. Also, regarding your claim of providing it to the J side, that's impossible. First, we haven't built it. Second, we have no business dealings with the J side whatsoever, not now, and certainly not in the future."

Lei Jun's main stance is to vehemently deny that there are plans for quantum computers, but he doesn't know when they will be built.

Anyway, there's only one, and you won't be able to find it. As for the secret base you mentioned, it does exist, but it's publicly known as a high-security area, off-limits to unauthorized personnel.

Heavily guarded, who would dare to break in and take a look?

"Mr. Lei, your rice's star chain is equipped with a high-definition camera. Do you intend to spy on the whole world?"

"Please watch your word choice. I feel that word is an insult to rice. High-definition cameras do exist, but they are only used for geography. We will soon launch a rice map to facilitate navigation for civilian devices such as vehicles, ships, and airplanes."

Zheng Haishan and his team were inside a shipping container, monitoring the wireless signal frequency band of the press conference.

A monitor on the side was playing Lei Jun's commentary and Q&A. In front of the monitor was a professional foreign affairs officer. Lei Jun didn't know how to answer some questions, so he taught him on the spot.

Lei Jun has a tiny earpiece in his ear, connected to a microphone on his cheek.

Zhang Bo asked Zheng Haishan, "Do you think Qingniao might be hiding among these reporters?"

"I don't know! Look, the media outlets that can afford to use satellite networks on these satellite frequencies are really rich!"

After saying that, he turned to a girl and said, "Xiao Gao, tell the big data team to pay attention to the keywords."

"We only have English and Chinese, which are the languages ​​of several countries. Big data might not be able to help us."

Zheng Haishan said, "Then let's intercept and copy the information they send, and translate and decipher it one by one later."

Well, this is the only way. Doing so will cause some lag in the transmission.

The reporter is unaware of the specifics, but the platform receiving the transmission will know the details, especially since it uses satellite transmission; the operators will certainly be aware of it.

The fact that the rice launch event was intercepted and transmitted indicates that it was being monitored and censored.

The secret about the rice was leaked, and the investigation could only be conducted internally, but it just so happened to coincide with the Zhang Haiyan case?

Zheng Haishan simply doesn't believe that the two incidents are unrelated.

Either someone is spreading misinformation and doing something underhanded, or they're preparing a clandestine operation.

But no matter what aspect it is, it's not good for rice. Now that it's attracting worldwide attention, do you think rice will have an easier time?

The news about rice still being sued and fined by the United States is basically all bad.

Whether it's an open scheme or a covert one, they're all basically targeting rice.

Lei Jun was still explaining the Minxing Navigation project on stage, like a pre-launch press conference.

"Our navigation system is planned to be piloted on Tianma vehicles, currently only in a few cities in China. If the data shows no discrepancies, it will be rolled out nationwide. As for overseas markets, we are not considering them for the time being, but if the opportunity arises, we will cooperate with some international surveying companies to develop this market."

Lei Jun spoke fluently and gradually gained control of the conversation.

Another reporter raised their hand and asked, "Mr. Lei, it's said that DaMi is developing drones. Is it providing your J side with some important parameters?"

“There’s a problem with what you said. I’ve said before that we have no business dealings with J. We won’t provide them with any data. The drone is under development, and it’s even been successful, but… never mind, let me show you.”

Lei Jun spoke a few words to a secretary in the general office, instructing him to find someone to fetch the equipment.

With so many reporters around, let's treat this as a new product launch for rice! It's free publicity anyway.

A minute later, a technician arrived with a tiny drone, no bigger than the palm of a hand, which appeared before everyone's eyes.

"Our company is preparing to enter the children's toy market, and this drone is designed for model airplane enthusiasts. The drone can fly for 20 minutes on a single charge. It can reach a maximum altitude of 300 meters and a top speed of 15 kilometers per hour."

After rambling on and on, the reporters stopped taking notes and just watched as Lei Jun had the technicians perform.

Some people can understand the meaning behind this, while others just watch for the spectacle.

Do drones involve any technological sophistication? Especially the children's toys that DaMi mentioned?

Many reporters felt that the reporter who asked the question was being overly sensitive and making a mountain out of a molehill.

But what they really didn't know was that there are several models of the rice drone, the most advanced of which can connect to satellites and is equipped with infrared and high-definition cameras. It's also quite large, with a payload of about fifty kilograms before takeoff.

In Xing Baohua's words, dismantling those instruments and installing fertilizer turns them into agricultural machinery.

Logically speaking, many J-type devices are converted to civilian use after the lockdown is lifted; I've never seen anything converted from civilian to J-type.

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