In a short time, discussions about the international "Man vs. Wild" competition on domestic social media continued to rise, and the hashtag "#WildernessChallengeForNationalGlory#" quickly topped the trending list, inspiring the patriotism and curiosity of countless netizens.
Meanwhile, Hong Tao was somewhere in Kyoto, having an in-depth meeting with leaders from the State Administration of Radio, Film and Television and several industry experts.
Inside the meeting room, the atmosphere was solemn. Sunlight streamed through the gaps in the curtains, dappling the table and adding to the gravity of the discussion concerning national honor and cultural export.
"At the invitation of the United States, Man vs. Wild is a wilderness survival program jointly organized by more than a dozen countries, including the United States, South Korea, Japan, the United States ... and the United States. The program is tentatively scheduled for extreme cold survival, and the time is tentatively scheduled for the end of August."
Each country will send a team of six, led by a top performer in wilderness survival or an outstanding individual from another field.
The remaining five people need to be from the entertainment industry, a group of three men and three women.
The prize money consists of ten million US dollars from each country. The team that lasts until the end will receive 50% of the prize money, 30% from the second place, and 20% from the third place.
The three groups that survive to the end need to stay for a full ninety days, otherwise they will not receive a bonus. If only one or two groups qualify for the bonus, the extra bonus will be divided equally among the survivors who stay until the end.
However, this survival challenge is quite difficult, so participants are allowed to choose ten survival items.
"This is the information that has been revealed so far. Will China participate or not?" Today, it was not the program team that deliberately revealed the "Man vs. Wild" competition, but rather that it was intentional, just as Hong Tao was in Beijing to report the invitation from the United States to the top leaders.
After all, "Man vs. Wild" sounds like a variety show, but it involves more than a dozen countries competing, which is incomparable to a simple entertainment program.
It is not only a contest of survival skills among athletes from various countries in extreme environments, but also a concentrated display of national image, teamwork and national spirit.
For China, participating in such an international event is undoubtedly a great opportunity to enhance the country's soft power and strengthen national pride.
"Our Chinese nation has a rich history of wisdom and culture in wilderness survival. From ancient hunters to modern explorers, our people have never lacked the courage and wisdom to fight against nature and survive. We, the Chinese nation, will not only participate, but also go all out to win glory for our country in this international competition."
Such competitions are of great significance for enhancing my country's influence on the international stage and promoting its culture. We need to prepare carefully, select the best athletes, and develop scientific training plans and wilderness survival skills to ensure they can perform at their best in the competition.” After listening, the leaders of the State Administration of Radio, Film and Television gave high praise and emphasized the importance of the competition in enhancing the country's soft power and promoting international cultural exchange.
They expressed their full support for the future development of the "Man vs. Wild" international competition, providing support not only in terms of funding and resources.
"Then who should be chosen?" Hongtao asked hesitantly.
"Man vs. Wild" is an international competition, so the selection of participants cannot be ambiguous. Team leaders with excellent survival skills must be chosen. This is not only a test of the individual abilities of the contestants, but also an important demonstration of the program team and even the image of the country.
If this news gets out, there will probably be countless celebrities applying or trying to get in through connections.
However, choosing suitable candidates from among them, especially since there must be three men and three women, is somewhat tricky.
"The most important thing is the person leading the team. Director Hong, do you have any candidates in mind?"
As for the participating celebrities, we can release the news first, then conduct a month-long intensive training program. After the training and assessment, we can select five people. The leader of the State Administration of Radio, Film and Television also realized the difficulty in selecting the team leader.
"I wonder if any of you leaders have seen the 'Survival on a Desert Island' program that we're currently broadcasting on Hunan TV?" Hong Tao asked, thinking of Li Yinsheng. He hesitated for a moment before speaking.
"Director Hong, are you talking about Fatty?" One of the younger people in the conference room asked, his eyes lighting up slightly.
"Yes! It's her. Although 'Survival on a Desert Island' has only been airing for about twenty days, Fatty's performance in this short period of time not only demonstrates the demeanor and wisdom that a team leader should have, but more importantly, she has shown teamwork and leadership in the program."
They also have outstanding wilderness survival skills. In terms of physical fitness, they are no less than men. They know a variety of plants, are skilled with bows and arrows, can fish, and have a tenacious character.
Secondly, they possess strong mental fortitude and know how to entertain themselves. "Man vs. Wild" is not just a physical contest, but also a tremendous test of mental strength. Contestants must confront various negative emotions such as loneliness, fear, and despair, requiring them to regulate their emotions.
Therefore, we need to select athletes who have strong mental fortitude and can remain rational under pressure.
Most importantly, she seemed to obtain food much more easily than ordinary people; perhaps she also possessed a certain amount of luck. Hongtao earnestly recommended Li Yinsheng to the leaders of the State Administration of Radio, Film and Television.
The leader from the State Administration of Radio, Film and Television looked toward the young man who had spoken in the conference room. He saw the man nod slightly, indicating that what Hong Tao said was true and not exaggerated.
"Hearing you say that, she does seem like a suitable candidate to lead the team. She's experienced and has hands-on experience. However, she's still participating in your Hunan TV program, so it seems she won't be able to leave the training camp anytime soon," the State Administration of Radio, Film and Television said, his brow slightly furrowed.
“Our show is supposed to end at the end of July. If Fatty participates in ‘Man vs. Wild,’ it will be a perfect transition. She can train for a month before officially participating in the competition,” Hongtao said unhurriedly.
He really thought highly of Li Yinsheng, which is why he strongly recommended her.
"Let's include her in the team leader selection for now. Besides, we can't put all our hopes on one person. After all, the team leader's task is arduous and requires dealing with all kinds of emergencies."
Several candidates can be considered simultaneously, such as outstanding military commanders, explorers with extensive outdoor adventure experience, or even internationally renowned survival experts. This way, we can conduct a comprehensive evaluation based on subsequent surveys and interviews to select the most suitable team leader.
In addition, I will also keep an eye on the chubby girl you mentioned, Director Hong, and see how she performs on the show.
As for the selection of celebrities, let's release the news first. The one-month training camp—no! Two-month training camp—is up to you, Director Hong, to prepare and train them.
After that, the best team members will be selected. The leaders of the State Administration of Radio, Film and Television put forward a more comprehensive consideration.
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