area51novel #739 - Chapter 739: Cheap electricity is holding the world hostage, an unsolvable conspiracy! Is the
#739 - Chapter 739: Cheap electricity is holding the world hostage, an unsolvable conspiracy! Is the
In some countries, a project can trigger national cheers at the PPT stage.
And in others, even a minor breakthrough in a single research and development phase of an entire project is enough to warrant grand fanfare.
But China is different!
The simultaneous construction of 40 nuclear power plants was, of course, impossible to completely conceal.
However…
The official media made no reports.
Foreign media outlets speculated, some suggesting the construction of fusion power plants, others claiming they were nuclear war fortifications.
Amidst the diverse conjectures, China remained silent.
Until today.
Official announcement!
This day will undoubtedly be etched into global history, heralding a new industrial revolution!
This day, China is jubilant!
This day, the world is in shock!
Immediately after the press conference, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' phone lines were inundated.
Countless countries sought to visit China, enhance trade, and upgrade diplomatic relations.
They scrambled to recognize the international status of the Chinese currency.
Now, it's not a question of whether to recognize the Chinese currency's absolute hegemony, but rather the risk of being outpaced by other nations and losing priority access to the subsequent supply of cheap electricity if you're even a little late in recognizing it.
The 40 controlled nuclear fusion power plants are just the beginning.
More are under construction in the second phase.
China's aim is not merely to satisfy its own domestic electricity demand, but to provide affordable electricity to the entire world.
Every country knows that China won't demand exorbitant prices for supplying electricity abroad—selling it too expensively would leave them with no buyers.
Because…
China intends to use electricity to hold the world hostage!
Not to make money from electricity!
But once a nation uses China's cheap electricity, its most vital artery will be constricted.
This is a blatant scheme!
You know it, but you have no choice but to comply.
Without using cheap electricity, products will lack competitiveness, and all light and heavy industries will collapse under the price advantage of competitors, ultimately… reducing the industrial sector to ruins and relegating the nation to a low-end agricultural state.
Insoluble!
This plan is fundamentally insoluble!
…
North America.
Albert and his entourage, still shaken, returned to Washington from the Kennedy Space Center, the statements of protest and condemnation already released.
Would it have any effect?
Only a fool would think it would be useful.
It was purely to vent anger and dissatisfaction.
Nothing more.
"What's China's response?"
As soon as he returned to the Oval Office, Albert inquired of his assistant.
Laurence was nowhere to be found.
The moment they disembarked in Washington, that guy left alone, his whereabouts unknown.
"China hasn't responded yet…"
Suddenly!
The assistant was only halfway through his sentence when the landline on the desk rang.
Albert quickly picked up the receiver.
"Mr. President, something… something major has happened!" It was the Director of the CIA calling.
"What else could be a major event?!"
Albert roared in anger.
Hours ago, at the Kennedy Space Center, that damned sci-fi fighter almost blew them all to kingdom come—what could be bigger than that?
"China just announced news that controlled nuclear fusion has succeeded…"
"What?!"
Albert was instantly dumbfounded.
He's a politician, not a technical expert.
But having been entrusted with the presidency in a crisis, he has some basic common sense.
Controlled nuclear fusion…
He'd heard that once achieved, it would be equivalent to having an endless supply of cheap energy.
But wasn't that the kind of technology that couldn't be realized with current science, at least for several decades?
"Impossible… absolutely impossible!"
Albert's expression changed.
He knew very well what it would mean if it were achieved.
Endless energy!
And at the same time.
Using electricity to hold the world hostage!
At that point, countries would only have two choices.
Either, you have the ability to take down China and steal the controlled nuclear fusion technology.
Or.
Be strangled by China!
With China's current strength, aside from mutually destructive nuclear war, if it were a conventional war…
Even the combined forces of the world couldn't win; a forceful seizure would be absolutely impossible!
"It's true!" The CIA Director gritted his teeth.
"China didn't announce that it had overcome controlled nuclear fusion technology, but that controlled nuclear fusion power plants were operational—they released this news after they were built and running!"
What?!
Albert's mind almost exploded.
Already built and running?
When?
Didn't they have a construction process? Why was there no news before?!
"Built… how many?" Albert's lips trembled.
"The first phase has 40!"
"How many?!"
Albert thought he'd misheard.
He had assumed that building a nuclear power plant was difficult, and since they had just mastered this technology, they should only build one—to verify the construction process along the way.
If there were only one or two, subsequent construction would take a long time, and there would still be opportunities to mess with them.
But the result…
40 already built?!
Albert slumped back on the sofa.
His mind was almost blank.
"They also announced… that trade will be settled in Chinese currency," the CIA Director muttered.
"…"
Albert held the phone, sitting on the sofa in a daze.
As expected!
Once controlled nuclear fusion is achieved, the Chinese currency can be anchored to electricity.
In fact, even without controlled nuclear fusion, the moment its military power overwhelmed the world, the hegemony of the US dollar had already collapsed.
Hanging up the phone.
Albert was on the verge of collapse.
"Mr. President!"
Suddenly!
An excited voice came.
Laurence was seen rushing into the office.
"Where have you been?!" Albert roared.
From the Kennedy Space Center, just arrived in Washington on a private jet, and this bastard disappeared without a trace.
"Hehe…"
Laurence didn't know about the controlled nuclear fusion news yet.
He smiled ingratiatingly: "Mr. President, look who I've brought."
"What?" Albert was puzzled.
The next moment.
Two women walked in.
A middle-aged woman.
An old woman with white hair.
"Mr. President, this is my sister Alice, this is my mother Sophia," Laurence introduced.
"F***… f*** your mother!" Albert roared.
"Here?!"
Laurence was very surprised.
Pfft!
Albert spat out a mouthful of blood on the spot.
His vision went black, and he fell down.
"Mr. President…"
Laurence was frightened: "I didn't know you had this kind of fetish… What's wrong with you? Don't get excited!"
Seeing his sister and mother so excited?
So excited that he vomited blood and fainted?
…
Evening.
Xia Xiangyang returned home excitedly.
He had heard about the controlled nuclear fusion news at work.
A great happy event!
Working in the Education Bureau, he could of course be considered an intellectual, and he knew very well what controlled nuclear fusion meant for the country.
It will usher in a brand new era!
He must have a couple of drinks tonight.
To celebrate!
"Wife… wife!"
As soon as he pushed the door open, he shouted excitedly: "Have you seen the news? Haha…"
"Don't shout!"
In the living room.
Zhong Ping was sitting on the sofa, staring at her phone in a daze.
"No… it's controlled nuclear fusion! Haven't you seen it?" Xia Xiangyang ran over.
"Look at your dead head!"
Zhong Ping handed him the phone: "Look at this!"
Toutiao APP?
Xia Xiangyang took the phone and looked at it.
Clearly!
It was a post with a picture.
The picture was…
His daughter tightly hugging Chen Hao's waist?
Xia Xiangyang was stunned.
Didn't his little girl break up with Chen Hao?
During that time, the little girl went home twice, and her mental state was fine. The couple was worried about stimulating her, so they didn't mention the breakup.
But now…
What's going on?