Super Island Tycoon

The news that Jade Island and Japan will hold peace talks quickly spread out.

This news undoubtedly relieved many countries and international organizations around the world.

In their view, a bloody war that seemed about to erupt was declared over.

At the same time, Japan's official media also released a statement on their online account. In the statement, Japan, in the name of both parties, jointly issued a statement that the upcoming talks would be held in Laputa City on Jade Island.

This instantly drew the world's attention back to this beautiful and vibrant city once more.

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Two days later.

Laputa City.

On the top floor of the Endless Mansion, crowds gather in the central conference hall, bustling.

Renowned media from around the world gathered in the spacious hall. This bilateral talk is undoubtedly a heavy bombshell for the entire Asian and international situation.

Before the important meeting, both sides were to hold a simple press conference to convey the correct attitude towards this talk to the world.

As the supreme leader of Jade Island, Jiang Cheng appeared solemnly at the press conference.

"Island Master Jiang Cheng, how does Jade Island plan to demonstrate genuine sincerity in the talks with Japan this time?"

A media reporter from the BBC directly asked Jiang Cheng the question most concerned by netizens.

"First of all, I must clarify that this peace talk is based on mutual trust between both parties. Naturally, I cannot guarantee substantial progress, but it's worth mentioning that Jade Island has always been a place that greatly cherishes peace and has worked tirelessly for it."

"Since Jade Island opened up to the world, it has never done anything that violates international laws. This time, Jade Island builds its own island without any fault. Therefore, I also promise all the people of Jade Island that we will never compromise to Japan!"

Before the talks, Jiang Cheng made the most solemn declaration to the world and Jade Island through the lens of world-renowned media.

Simultaneously, at the press conference on the other side, the Japanese Southern Expedition Fleet Commander, Toukou Heijou, also solemnly accepted media interviews.

"General Tōgō, how much hope do you have for this meeting? Do you think it's possible to reach a consensus?" A reporter from the United States' ABC first asked Toukou Heijou a question.

"Hope is not something a soldier should consider. I only know that coming to Jade Island, coming to Laputa City, represents that Japan is coming with great sincerity. However, the matter of peace talks ultimately depends on whether both sides have equivalent sincerity, and we in Japan clearly have ample sincerity."

Toukou Heijou's serious expression matched his soldier identity well. Though his tone seemed sincere on the surface, his words were still filled with a slightly aggressive attitude.

"Then do you think if the two sides fail to reach a consensus, what will be the outcome? Could there be violent conflict?"

This ABC reporter seemed fearless, with a particularly tricky angle for the question.

Upon hearing the reporter's words, Toukou Heijou unusually fell silent for a moment before he spoke, "Let's wait and see."

After speaking, Toukou Heijou directly bypassed the reporters and walked into the door of the negotiation conference room.

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Once the conference room door was closed, it was completely guarded by Jade Island's security, forbidding anyone from entering.

The crowd of journalists could only wait peacefully outside.

No matter the outcome of this meeting, it's undoubtedly a heavy bombshell, so they cannot leave regardless.

Time passed minute by minute, and reporters waiting outside speculated on how the negotiations inside were proceeding.

However, based on their respective statements, neither side seemed willing to make concessions, making it difficult for these media reporters to determine whether an agreement would be reached.

At the same time, major news broadcasting stations around the world held special discussion programs at this moment, inviting international issue experts for heated debate.

Among them, in CNN's live broadcast room, the famous British diplomat Lawrence and several university international affairs professors were invited to join the discussion.

"The talks between Jade Island and Japan will undoubtedly be extremely tough. This is apparent from their pre-meeting remarks. One side is the newly emerged Asian star, and the other is a seasoned technological and military power in Asia. This opposition ensures that neither side will easily make concessions. At best, maybe they will mutually sacrifice some interests, but I don't think any one party can easily make sacrifices."

An old professor from the University of London shared his views.

"Professor Bond is right; this talk is undoubtedly a huge challenge. Especially in such intense confrontation, getting one side to make sacrifices is certainly difficult. However, I have a somewhat unique perspective. Now, superficially both sides are equal, but from an international and domestic standpoint, Japan is clearly at a disadvantage. This situation ensures that during talks, Japan lacks sufficient confidence. Therefore, I predict that this time the astute Island Master Jiang will not miss the chance to heavily extort Toukou Heijou!"

Diplomat Lawrence detailed his judgment on the international situation.

"You mean in this talk, Japan will first make concessions?" The program host heard Lawrence's words and immediately realized something, asking in surprise.

"That's right! Both domestically and internationally, Japan faces very unfavorable situations, and in facing such a strong opponent, Japan certainly won't risk military action lightly. Otherwise, it will not only fail to divert domestic conflicts but will also ignite both domestic and foreign tensions, completely dragging down the entire country. Such enormous political risk, even a large country cannot afford."

Thus, news television stations around the world broadcast programs about this meeting, and experts and scholars from various fields analyzed the possible outcomes and impacts of the talks from various angles.

In short, there was a clamor of voices around the world!