After saying that, the leader still felt a little regretful that their official media should not use too harsh words after all.
Otherwise, according to her idea, the title of this edition might be directly called: Our spokesperson angrily criticizes the members of the delegation of Country A for asking unreasonable questions, which is very gratifying!
Su Qingyun's answer made many people who were eager to ask questions hesitate. It can be seen from what happened just now that the main spokesperson of China is not someone to be dealt with easily.
But there was someone whose surname was not Xie, and another person stood up.
"Ms. Su, right? I have a question."
He was a member of the Country A delegation, and a face familiar to Su Qingyun.
Clyde Krach, the son of the Under Secretary of State of Country A.
He was tall and when he stood up, he gave off a strong sense of oppression and his eyes were unfriendly. However, Su Qingyun's expression did not change, not even the upward curve of his lips changed at all.
Many people present knew what happened in the restaurant yesterday. The French spokesperson and the member of the Country A delegation had a conflict, and now they were facing each other again in the conference hall. It was obvious that the questions would not be friendly, and many people wanted to watch the fun.
Su Qingyun looked at Clyde and nodded, "Excuse me."
"How much does China invest in aviation research each year?" Clyde continued without waiting for Su Qingyun to answer, "As far as I know, China's annual investment in aviation research is less than one twentieth of that of Country A. We don't even dare to claim to undertake various launch missions. What basis do you have for saying that?"
Su Qingyun looked at him in surprise. "Is there a necessary connection between capital investment and professional strength?"
"If China dares to say it will undertake launch missions for other countries, but you don't, shouldn't you reflect on yourselves?" Su Qingyun smiled. "Besides, we Chinese are the best at spending little money to achieve great things. We can make the most of funds. Why should we be taken advantage of?"
Doesn't this mean that the people of Country A are being taken advantage of? They spent so much money to develop a rocket that is not as cost-effective as their Chinese counterparts.
Clyde's expression changed slightly. He looked at Su Qingyun and suddenly laughed. "What I mean is, are you Chinese so short of money? Are you openly selling your rockets in an occasion like this?"
What he said was nothing more than an attempt to portray China as a profit-driven country.
"Of course we do." But what he didn't expect was that Su Qingyun nodded and admitted it very readily, not thinking there was anything wrong at all. "Who doesn't lack money? Those who say they don't lack money are saints, because only saints have no desires. We in China are not like that. We want a prosperous country, happy people, and scientific progress, so we need money. Is there anything wrong with that?"
"Besides, aerospace cooperation is inherently a two-way selection process. Everyone should actively compare themselves and rely on their own abilities." Su Qingyun said in a very relaxed tone, "Since my country's reform and opening up, we have actively sought various types of international cooperation, not just in the aerospace field."
"I stand here today, representing not only our country's aerospace industry but also the Chinese people. I can clearly tell you that our goal is to make money and to promote our science and technology internationally. Is there anything wrong with that?"
Su Qingyun's answer was too honest and straightforward. She did not hide her purpose at all, which made Clyde not know how to respond.
"Mr. Clyde, we met in the restaurant yesterday. I told you to listen carefully. It seems you really listened to me today. Otherwise, you wouldn't have asked such a question. Thank you for listening."
No one expected that Su Qingyun would take the initiative to bring up what happened yesterday.
Clyde gritted his teeth. He didn't expect that his own words would hit him back.
Turning his head, he received his father's gaze and could only suppress his temper and sit down.
"Mr. Chen." Mr. Keith Krach, Undersecretary of State of Country A, actually stood up himself. However, the person he was questioning was not Su Qingyun, but Chen Shouchun. "We have met before. I personally think that as the director of the Chinese Aerospace Industry Department, you are more representative of China's aerospace industry, so I want to ask you a question."
"Is China really ready to meet the challenges of the international aviation market?" He spoke very slowly, almost enunciating each word, but everyone could still hear the threat in his tone, as if as long as Chen Shouchun nodded, Country A would immediately make things difficult for China.
Chen Shouchun looked at him and smiled. "First of all, I want to say that Su Qingyun is the main spokesperson for our Chinese delegation this time. She can not only represent China's aerospace industry, but also represent China itself."
"Secondly, my answer to your question is..." Chen Shouchun paused, then said firmly, "Yes."
He said this word in a sonorous and decisive voice, and everyone in the audience could hear the determination in his tone.
Chen Shouchun and Keith looked at each other with bright eyes, neither dodging nor avoiding.
"Good." Keith nodded. "I'm done asking questions."
Keith sat down.
Everyone knew the intention of his asking this question. When Chen Shouchun nodded, perhaps China should be mentally prepared to be targeted by Country A, because Country A would not allow another strong competitor to appear in the international aviation market.
China's attitude is clear and firm, which also surprised many people.
Immediately afterwards, many people who were interested in the content of Su Qingyun's report asked questions. The five members of the Chinese delegation answered them one by one, and the atmosphere was quite good.
There were just some eyes staring at them closely.
Su Qingyun and the others knew without even looking that all these looks came from the delegation of Country A.
Only when they left the stage and sat back in their original seats did those looks disappear.
"Well done, Qingyun." As soon as he returned to his seat, Chief Engineer Wang couldn't wait to praise him. "You did a great job, both in your presentation and in answering their questions!"
"Right." Huang Zuoyi also nodded. "Whether it was explaining the content of our report or clarifying our stance, you were neither humble nor overbearing. Excellent. We achieved our desired goal."
"But the road ahead will be even more difficult."
Their intentions have been clearly revealed, which means they have become targets of various countries. Open and covert struggles are inevitable. There will be more challenges in the future and the road ahead will be more difficult.
But just like what Su Qingyun said earlier, they want a strong and prosperous country, happy people, and scientific progress, and this is the only way for them to achieve this. "Starting tomorrow, we will resume publishing three chapters a day. I hope everyone will continue to support us."
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