At 2 p.m. Beijing time, nearly a billion people around the world were drawn to television.

About an hour and a half ago, at 9:30 New Delhi time, demonstrators broke through the police cordon and threw bricks, rocks and Molotov cocktails at the Chinese Embassy in India, smashing all the windows facing the embassy and injuring more than a dozen staff members. Rioters also poured into Chinatown, smashing Chinese shops and attacking Chinese ethnic Chinese. The same atrocities were staged in major cities such as Mumbai and Kolkata.

The situation is rapidly deteriorating, and the whole world is waiting for the "voice of China".

An hour ago, the world's major television stations adjusted their programming schedules to focus on China's response. Some well-established TV stations have even brought in senior commentators to analyze the current situation and speculate on possible measures taken by China. All commentators have highlighted the fact that China sent a task force to the Indian Ocean ten days ago after India bombed workers' quarters in Gwadar port, killing and injuring nearly 100 Chinese employees.

The implication is that China is likely to take military action.

Half an hour ago, the Chinese Foreign Ministry announced that a press conference would be held at 2:30 p.m.

Reporters immediately smelled the strong smell of gunpowder and gathered at the press center of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to seize the most advantageous position and prepare for the live broadcast.

News reviews from major TV stations also reached ** at this time.

Although most commentators agree that China will at best blame the atrocities against the Chinese in India, because the victims are not legally Chinese, but Indians. But all commentators believe that China will launch a military attack on India on the grounds that the embassy or consulate has been attacked by a mob, because de jure China has the sovereignty and jurisdiction of the embassy and consulate in India, and therefore has the right to defend it by force.

Under these circumstances, even if China declares war on India, it is reasonable.

The focus shifted from "how China will react" to "whether China will declare war on India".

Almost all Western television stations believe that China is about to declare war on India. Take advantage of this hype "**". Some television stations have also made comparisons between Chinese and Indian military forces. Analyze China's possible military action after declaring war on India. He even maliciously speculated about China's ultimate goal.

Deliberately induced by the Western media. The audience ignores the essence of the event. On the contrary, it is believed that China is trying to achieve ulterior goals. The justification for the invasion of India was deliberately concocted. As everyone knows. Hundreds of thousands of Chinese Indians are suffering. There are also more than 100 million Muslims living in India.

2:25 a.m. Foreign Minister of the Republic of China Huang Guowei entered the press center.

The spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs who presided over the press conference first announced the rules: this is just a press conference. Not a press conference. The Minister for Foreign Affairs did not accept any questions.

2:30. Huang Guowei stepped forward.

There was a sudden silence in the venue. The reporter held his breath. Hundreds of cameras and cameras were pointed at the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic. Through live broadcasts. Huang Guowei appeared on thousands of TV screens. According to incomplete statistics. At this time, the number of spectators sitting in front of the television set exceeded the size of the venue at the opening of the London Olympics. It reached two and a half billion.

"Good afternoon, everyone, I am Huang Guowei, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State Council of the Republic of China."

The foreign minister's opening remarks were so brief that many reporters were reminded of the press conference 10 days ago.

"In the last few hours, so much has happened that shouldn't have happened. At this very moment, the horrific atrocities continue to be staged. Huang Guowei changed his kind face in the past and took out a few photos. When I saw these photos, I was reminded of an incident that was hyped up by major Western media a few years ago. At that time, the news media in Western countries collectively acted as the mouthpieces of extremist forces and even terrorist organizations that split and vilified China. Today, in the face of ironclad facts, the news media in Western countries are not only collectively silent, but also concoct "**" with ulterior motives, and even ignore the truth of the matter, maliciously slandering China. From this, I have not only seen the true face of the Western world that advertises 'humanity' and 'legal system', but also the sinking of the entire Western world in the face of human ethics! ”

The lights no longer flickered, the shutter no longer reverberate, and only the sound of heavy breathing and thumping heartbeats remained in the venue.

"Some Western countries have always regarded themselves as 'human rights defenders', but in fact, they are using 'protecting human rights' as a cover to cover up the true face of pursuing interests. In order to achieve ulterior motives, they did not hesitate to overthrow the legitimate governments of other countries by extremely barbaric means, turning the countryside into a battlefield and the town into a cemetery. Even today, those countries that keep shouting to defend human rights are collectively silent, collectively blind, and collectively deaf! "When the staff of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs distributed the photos to reporters, Huang Guowei shook the photos in his hands vigorously." In the face of overwhelming evidence, why are those countries that uphold the rule of law and human rights collectively silent and turn a blind eye? Because they wear tinted glasses. When tens of thousands of lives are lost, when thousands of Muslims and Chinese are slaughtered, we cannot and will not count on those hypocrites who are obsessed with interests, let alone those behind the scenes who are creating contradictions, provoking conflicts, and promoting wars! ”

The atmosphere in the venue suddenly became tense, and the smell of gunpowder in these words was too obvious.

"On behalf of the Republic, I declare that those who cause war will be punished severely, and that those who condone atrocities will be guilty of the same crime as the rioters. India bears all responsibility and all the consequences for the atrocities that have occurred, are happening and will occur. The Republic will take all necessary means and measures to protect the lives and property of overseas Chinese and punish the murderers of the tragedy! ”

Without waiting for the reporter to react, Huang Guowei walked down the front desk and left the press center.

After a brief lull, the press center suddenly boiled.

The whole world is also boiling at this time. Although the Republic did not declare war on India, the statement issued by the Foreign Minister of the Republic was infinitely close to a declaration of war.

The Republic will certainly carry out a military strike against India, and it will act immediately.

On the other side of the world, Japell turned off the TV as N News Channel shifted the scene to the studio.

Secretary of State Lynch and National Security Advisor Eric came back to their senses after a brief moment of shock as they looked toward the president.

Japel did not rush to speak, the situation was much more serious than he thought.

Ten days ago, China informed the United States before announcing that it would send a fleet to the Indian Ocean. This time was an exception, not only was there no official diplomatic note, but Ji Youguo did not call the hotline with Jappel.

Lynch's lips squirmed a few times, and finally swallowed back the words that had come to his lips.

"It's clear that China is not going to rest on its laurels." Japell broke the silence and asked Eric, "How quickly can China launch a military operation?" ”

"It depends on how China intervenes in the war, and to what extent." Eric rubbed the corners of his eyebrows a few times, "If it is just a punitive combat operation, China will target the Indian Navy and put in a task force and dozens of combat aircraft." In the current situation, it only takes twenty-four hours to be ready and to move within forty-eight hours. If China were to prepare for a large-scale intervention with the ultimate goal of recovering southern Tibet, it would need to commit tens of thousands of ground troops and hundreds of combat aircraft. Even if China had prepared before the war broke out, it would have taken at least a week to prepare for the offensive. ”

"China will not fight a ground war with India." Lynch interjected.

Eric nodded slightly and said, "We can basically conclude that China will mainly attack the Indian Navy and avoid a ground war with India." ”

Japell did not object, and he agreed with the judgment of the two aides.

"If we make a move, we can annihilate the Chinese task force in three hours."

"No, we can't have a direct conflict with China." Jappel immediately rejected the security adviser's proposal.

"Do you want to warn Santos?" Lynch got to grips with the president's mind and put forward his opinion very tactfully.

Japel shook his head and said: "China has shown its cards, not only to punish India through military means, but also to warn us." Our intervention at this time may well force China to strike India in the form of a ground war. When the time comes, the situation will be completely out of control. ”

The two aides were secretly startled, and heard another meaning of the president's words.

Japel touched his forehead, "We also have to express our position immediately." Lynch, you draft a proposal as soon as possible to impose severe sanctions on both warring sides through the UN. In addition, the USS Truman aircraft carrier battle group will be withdrawn to Diego Garcia. We are not Santos's nannies, and it is impossible to confront China for him. ”

Santos also watched the live news and immediately gathered his key aides to discuss countermeasures.

China's assertiveness has made India's interim prime minister, who has just eliminated his political rivals and is still complacent, feel mortally threatened. Army Chief of Staff Dugur, Chief of Air Force Staff Gejini, and Chief of Navy Staff Le Castle, who came to the Prime Minister's Office, all said that the Indian army was not sure of victory when it came to the issue of fighting China.

Santos first dismissed the idea of a ground war with China.

The basis of the ground war is air supremacy, and the Indian Air Force cannot even deal with the Pakistani Air Force, so how can it be an opponent of the Chinese Air Force? In addition, a ground war can easily turn into a large-scale war, or even a full-scale war. Even if India had nuclear weapons, China would not rashly occupy Indian territory, but China has more nuclear weapons in its hands, and India does not even dare to strike military targets on its own soil.

Only a decisive battle with China at sea!

As a politician, Santos is well aware that what is necessary to retain power is not a showdown with China, but a justification that will allow India to exit the war with dignity.

Defeating China's task force and regaining sea supremacy in the Indian Ocean is a good reason.

When the time comes, a high-profile announcement of the defeat of the Chinese Navy can be made, so that the resentful population will be satisfied, the national mood at home will be calmed, and a truce with Pakistan will be achieved.

Of course, the threat of the Chinese Army cannot be ignored.

It was necessary to devote more troops to the eastern region to hold Assam, declare that the Chinese invasion attempt had been crushed, and thus increase the prestige of the interim government and the interim prime minister.

Perfect plan, perfect ending!