When Watson looked at Ji Xia, Ji Xia knew that this man was not holding back his fart well. When he opened his mouth, Ji Xia couldn't help but sneer.
She recalled the story of "The Shame of a Glass House". In the 1990s, due to the comprehensive blockade of China's cutting-edge technology by the Wassenaar Arrangement, high-performance computers imported into China had to be used in glass houses.
The key is held in the hands of Americans, and there are American experts monitoring outside to ensure that the research is not used for military purposes.
Every character typed by Chinese people on their computers is under the monitoring of Americans. What a shame!
"This person is Ms. Ji Xia. We warmly welcome Ms. Ji Xia to give us a speech!" Watson extended the invitation to Ji Xia in front of everyone without Ji Xia's consent.
Here, almost half of the seats are occupied by students from the University of Tokyo. However, the names of the college students at that time had a prefix, that is, "workers, peasants and soldiers". The reason they were able to enter this century-old university was not because of their excellent academic performance, but because they were recommended to study here.
It can be said that very few people know what a computer is.
But that didn't stop them from applauding and cheering enthusiastically.
Ji Xia did not disappoint Watson. She walked slowly up to the podium, but she was not as embarrassed as Watson had expected in front of her compatriots.
"Since I'm here, even if you don't give me this opportunity today, I will still stand on the stage and say a few words to everyone." Ji Xia spoke in Chinese.
At this moment, someone interrupted Ji Xia. It was an American reporter. "Dear Ms. Ji Xia, I heard that you can speak English. This is an institution of higher learning respected by the Chinese people and also enjoys a high reputation internationally. Many great people have come out of here.
I've also heard that English is taught in Chinese schools. China is a country of etiquette, so could you please speak English? I believe there shouldn't be many people here who can't understand you.
After the reporter named Windsor finished speaking, he glanced provocatively at the Peking University students sitting in the back row. Surprise, humiliation, and inferiority appeared alternately on their faces.
The whole world knows what China is going through, and also knows the status of these Peking University students. Let alone English, many of them can't even solve junior high school math problems. Being able to recognize the 26 letters of the English alphabet is already very good.
Ji Xia had no problem speaking in English, but these people couldn't understand her at all. Even many professional terms might not be understood by those who were not computer majors.
They can actually humiliate the Chinese people in this way on Chinese soil. Ji Xia doesn't know whether she admires these American reporters or whether they have never taken China seriously.
If Ji Xia got angry at this moment, she might show off China's current computer level in a fit of rage, but she is not an immature young person after all.
Seeing the people from other countries like Mi Eu and Xiao Rizi showing an interested look, Ji Xia smiled faintly, "China is indeed a country of etiquette. There is a saying in China that goes, 'When in Rome, do as the Romans do.'"
I can speak English here today, but if I do so, it will be disrespectful to you English-speaking countries and will make you look very barbaric!"
Windsor didn't expect Ji Xia to behave like this. She was stunned for a moment, "How... could this happen?"
"Or do you not care that you're a savage?" Ji Xia said mercilessly, "Oh, I guess you're definitely not an Indian, but you're an American. Didn't your ancestors sail to America on the Mayflower? No wonder you don't care!"
Back then, those who sailed to America on the Mayflower were all prisoners exiled by Britain and Europeans.
Jixia meant that Windsor's ancestors were prisoners. After going to America, they received help from the indigenous people there and went through the most difficult times. In the end, they took up swords and guns to kill their benefactors and finally seized their benefactors' land and assets.
If this isn't barbarism, what is?
boom!
The entire auditorium was about to explode. No one expected that Ji Xia would tear his face off and mock the Americans on the stage, even though it was the Americans who provoked it themselves.
There is a saying that goes "bringing shame upon oneself", but Americans don't think so.
They think that if they spit at a Chinese person, the Chinese person will turn the other half of their face up to catch the next spit.
Windsor was immediately furious. She disregarded her manners and accused Ji Xia, "You are the barbarian. You call yourselves a country of etiquette. We have come from afar, and this is how you humiliate us?"
Ji Xia smiled and said, "There's an old saying in China, 'Those who love others will always be loved by others; those who respect others will always be respected by others.' If you feel that I have humiliated you, then I'm sorry, you deserve it because you asked for it.
You think you're a guest because you've come from afar. Then let me ask you, was it me who invited you? I didn't invite you; you came on your own accord. Now that you're here, I'm treating you well, yet you still make so many demands? With so many people in the world, should everyone you talk to speak English? How dare you be so bold?
Ji Xia said this in English. Windsor was so angry that his face turned pale and blue, looking very ugly.
But she had nothing to say, and if she kept arguing, Ji Xia wouldn't mind standing on the stage and arguing with her.
Watson sent someone to warn her, and Windsor had no choice but to sit down angrily.
"Ms. Ji Xia, I'm truly sorry. On behalf of the U.S. delegation, I apologize to the respected Chinese people. Our words and actions have caused discomfort to the Chinese people. Please forgive our rudeness!"
Watson stood up, bowed to everyone around him, and said to Ji Xia, "Ms. Ji Xia, may we proceed to the next step? You may choose any language in the world to deliver your speech!"
He could see that this was a very willful person. If he kept nagging her, she might just drop the phone and leave.
But since she is a scientific researcher, I'm sorry to say that the world's public opinion may be on her side.
It is a universally recognized fact that scientists have strange tempers.
Ji Xia glanced at Windsor calmly before officially beginning her speech. "I know the Americans came all the way here, bringing so many companions and accomplices with them, simply because they are worried about the level of computing power in China.
I don't know if computers are currently considered an industrial field, but they definitely belong to the field of science and technology. In fact, science and technology is a system, and no branch can grow independently from the other branches. The whole system must move forward..."
"China has gone through more than 2,000 years of history. As early as the Qin Shi Huang period, we had assembly line production, and the industry at that time already had its rudiments. During the century of humiliation, the great powers divided up China, and we suffered humiliation;
But twenty-one years ago, we regained our freedom and dignity. China has always been strong. No matter how strong our industry is today, it is the result of the wisdom of our ancestors, the blood of our martyrs, and our hard work today."
"So, I don't think I need to explain to the world how far China's computer technology has progressed."
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