Rebirth 2010: I taught Mr. Lei how to make a mobile phone

Chapter 1013 begins the reconciliation of accounts, Yang Wu's movement.
Dear users and partners:
In order to actively adapt to the dynamic changes in the regulatory environment of the digital field in North America and to always adhere to the highest standards of compliant operation, Beyond International will soon implement a system maintenance and upgrade plan in batches and phases for its cloud computing, gaming, WeChat and other businesses and products.

This is a proactive and forward-looking preventative measure that we initiated. Through a comprehensive system review and architecture optimization, we aim to further strengthen our data security and privacy protection system, ensuring that all business operations strictly comply with legal and regulatory requirements in their respective locations.

We fully understand that in a rapidly evolving international environment, only proactive adaptation and continuous self-discipline can sustain the long-term, stable development of our company. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused during the maintenance period and thank you for your understanding and support.

Beyond International will continue to uphold its corporate social responsibility and is committed to providing safe, reliable, and compliant digital services to users worldwide.

All partners are requested to plan ahead and make proper arrangements to minimize the potential impact on business operations.

The specific maintenance schedule and procedures are as follows:
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Beyond International
April 4, 2019

This seemingly routine announcement, however, carries a hidden undercurrent to discerning readers—"Given the tightening local environment and fluctuating policies, who can guarantee that the products under the other side won't become the next TT? There's nothing wrong with us proactively conducting self-examinations and strengthening compliance..."

Previously, the TT incident was mostly limited to protests by ordinary users and small and medium-sized enterprises.

The announcement quickly caused a stir among cloud computing partners, gamers, and WeChat users in the North American market.

These products cover nearly half of the local market, and with TT users included, it can be said that seven or eight out of ten North American netizens have been affected.

The heads of local large and medium-sized overseas technology companies are now also getting restless:
Should they follow suit?
Will failing to follow suit result in the same sanctions as TT?

Although it's generally impossible, given that blond-haired guy's unpredictable and whimsical style, no one can guarantee it.

Some people secretly cursed: Old Deng really deserves to be criticized.
In the following days, Beyond International initiated the phased and gradual system maintenance and upgrade according to the pre-announced schedule.

Despite the cautious and mild wording of the announcement, and despite the fact that relevant parties have already assessed and anticipated its impact.

However, when it was actually implemented on the other side, the chain reaction it brought about still exceeded many people's imagination, and even quickly spread to many key areas of the North American Internet.

Many small and medium-sized enterprises in North America, as well as some large retail and streaming platforms, rely heavily on BeyondCloud's elastic computing and content distribution services.

After the outage and maintenance of the cloud service provider, although many enterprises and merchants urgently activated Amazon Web Services (AWS) in an attempt to take over the traffic, their own resource scheduling faced severe pressure in a short period of time, resulting in a temporary decline in service level agreements in some regions.

Many e-commerce websites that rely on the Beyond Cloud architecture have experienced page loading delays, and some online conferencing systems have encountered problems such as audio-visual synchronization issues.

The next day, an analyst commented on social media: "This is not a market reshuffle, but a stress imbalance at the infrastructure level - when the second largest cloud provider, Beyond Cloud, suddenly shuts down, even a powerful cloud provider like Amazon Web Services can hardly withstand the flood on its own."

It must be said that this is a reasonable and legal counterattack from the other side. If TT is really sanctioned, the other side might actually choose to voluntarily withdraw from the entire US market. After all, what is there to fear from someone who can criticize the president?

Meanwhile, the gaming business, which is the main source of revenue for the other side in North America, had all its games temporarily suspended, directly resulting in millions of players being unable to log in.

Even though the server shutdown was scheduled for the early morning, a large number of complaints flooded various social media platforms, and some players organized a "Give Me Back My Weekend" hashtag, which quickly rose to the top of Twitter's trending list.

Public resentment further escalated the already tense situation, with everyone venting their anger on Huang Mao.

At a regular press conference, when a reporter asked Mr. Dong,

“There is a claim that your previous sanctions against TT have triggered a crisis of trust in China.”

The latest polls show your approval rating has plummeted to a mere 39%, the lowest approval rating for a president after 100 days in office in 80 years. 72% of the public believe your flexible and unpredictable policies will lead to an economic recession. What are your thoughts on this?

"Which media outlet are you a reporter from?"

CNN

"Didn't anyone teach you to raise your hand when you speak? You're really annoying, a terrible reporter. Next time, ban this unprofessional media outlet from attending press conferences." Clearly, the last sentence was directed at the staff.

"next."

"The recent escalation of the TT incident, with the other side's server shutdown for maintenance, has clearly caused stock market volatility. Some have accused you of using sanctions as a personal performance, treating the national economy like a 'toy,' and even taking the opportunity to profit from short selling..."

"Oh, I recognize you—from the Wall Street Journal. You're also banned from the meeting!"

Old Dong pointed at the two men, then pointed towards the door, yelling, "Get out now!"

The two packed their things and left dejectedly. Before leaving, one of them turned around and shouted at them, "That person really wasn't wrong to curse me a few days ago!"

Old Dong shrugged, looked at the other reporters who were looking at each other blankly, and laughed, "Don't worry, I won't be angry."

Since they will always make mistakes, I can only do the right thing to correct their mistakes.

Alright, the annoying guy is gone. So, besides TT-related matters, is there anything else you want to ask?
I will answer any questions I have.

Silence is spreading.
"See, isn't this great? Finally, I want to emphasize one point: the TT matter is already settled, and the outcome will not change. We will have an additional asset worth hundreds of billions of dollars that is entirely ours, which will accelerate our process of becoming great again to some extent."

That evening, the two expelled media outlets joined forces to launch a new political program called "Angry Confrontation with T**mp".

The quality of the content can be discerned from the title.

Soon after, Lao Dong posted on his personal Twitter account: "Both of these media outlets are backed by Huaxia Funds, fabricating stories and ruining my reputation."

I will sue these two unethical media outlets, seeking $100 billion in damages.

The news caused one wave of trouble after another.

Is this old guy fighting with his own media on his own turf?

A series of dazzling and audacious moves left everyone stunned.

In the past, many people believed that there must be a deeper meaning behind the seemingly absurd behavior of a country's leader.

Today, more and more people are beginning to doubt this assessment.

On the other side of the ocean, Chen Mo looked at the "dogs fighting" news report with an expression like an old man on the subway looking at his phone: "What the hell?"

But then I thought, they're in the middle of a fierce internal struggle, so we should just focus on our work.

Previously, under the guise of system maintenance, the "Sword Master" system had been quietly installed.

He dialed Shouzi Zhou's number: "Let's continue."

The following day, TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew reappeared in the familiar corner of the park, still wearing the "Save TT" T-shirt, but his expression had changed from excitement to exhaustion.

"Hi, friends of the TT community, I am Shouzi Zhou."

This may be the last time I communicate with everyone as the CEO of TT.

We were forced into an impossible choice: either sell an asset that didn't belong to the seller at all, or face a complete blockade.

This has long transcended the realm of business and become a matter of principle—it concerns the forced deprivation of the voices, livelihoods, and creativity of over 1 million American users.

We have tried every legal and compliant approach to communicate, compromise, and have even stored our data here.

But today we must admit that what the other party wants has never been a solution, but rather to completely control TT, or to make TT disappear from here completely.

At the hearing, I was repeatedly questioned: 'Why are the algorithms of TikTok and TT different?'

Today, I will answer this question directly, which they consider 'evidence' of their crimes.

Yes, the algorithms are indeed different.

But this is not 'discrimination' as they imply, but rather our basic responsibility as a global company to comply with the laws of various countries.

In China, there's a saying: "When in Rome, do as the Romans do." In China, we abide by Chinese laws; here, we abide by local regulations.

We create localized and compliant product experiences for different countries, which was originally our core competitiveness, but now it has become our 'original sin'.

Since following the rules is seen as hypocrisy and restraint is seen as weakness, it's time to let everyone see the truth behind this double standard.

From this moment forward, we will be conducting an unprecedented experiment on TikTok: launching what may be the last event.

Stay tuned for the specific details.

We could have parted amicably, and we could have fought for a better outcome for the users, creators, and all of us.

But with all roads blocked, TT is willing to use its last moments to fight for your right to 'know'.

This is not a protest, but a grand farewell. It is a love letter to a free, open, and fair internet—even though it is slowly closing.

Thank you for your continued support.

We also invite everyone to join us in witnessing the birth of the 'New World'.

Thank you. "

The image freezes on Shou-Tzu Chow, his hands slightly outstretched, head tilted back, basking in the sunlight.

The day after Shou Zi Chew posted the video, countless users discovered that TikTok had changed.

They saw many videos they had never seen before, as if opening the door to a new world and gaining a completely new understanding of China.

Coincidentally, Douyin users in China also experienced a similar "impact".

Many people were bewildered when they opened Douyin: "Where did this take me? Is this still in China?"

Everyone got excited, and netizens from both sides launched a massive information reconciliation. For the first time, ordinary people living on opposite sides of the earth had a direct conversation without middlemen taking a cut of the information, chatting about their real lives.

The conversation started off with laughter and chatter: they talked about raising cats, fishing, employment, healthcare, and even played a "life comparison" game.

This seemingly simple exchange is like a mirror, reflecting the true face of the lives of ordinary people in both countries.

With the influx of "foreign refugees," many amusing "accidents"—or rather, stories—have appeared on TikTok.

For example, the air force operation started by the never-give-up fisherman;

For example, the humor and openness of the Chinese people can overturn the other party's values ​​and break the ideological imprint.

For example, ordinary families in both countries greet each other and share family photos.

For example, a Chinese military enthusiast asked a foreign friend to film their country's aircraft carrier, jokingly saying, "If you film it, the Chinese friends don't lie, your followers will definitely exceed one million." As it turns out, whether the South China tiger is a tiger or not is unknown, but the foreigner is a real tiger, and he did film it shortly afterward.

There are also those chef uncles who teach foreigners how to cook and American girls who teach Chinese people to dance;

Unlike the tension at the official level, the level of affinity in people-to-people exchanges was extremely high.

China has unveiled the mysterious veil of the East, causing the various lies fabricated by a certain country to crumble on their own.

China has unveiled its mysterious veil and shattered some long-standing lies; Chinese netizens have also successfully "demystified" the West, realizing, through realistic comparisons of education, healthcare, and cost of living, that it is not the paradise they imagined.

Douyin and TikTok played a key role in this unexpected exchange, becoming not only a dialogue platform but also a bridge connecting the two worlds.

This has made netizens in other countries extremely envious, and they have all petitioned to join in.

Chen Mo's last trip to the "sea" was only to submit materials related to the security of overseas institutions that he had revealed in the House of Representatives, which allowed the higher-ups to prepare in advance. They did not reveal a word about the reconciliation of accounts, so this reconciliation operation was a case of acting first and reporting later.

Of course, while reconciliation is important, the workload for auditing has actually increased rather than decreased, and content that violates the general environment will not appear.

Moreover, from the perspective above, this matter is clearly more beneficial than harmful. After observing for the past few days, there has been no movement from above, which means it is feasible!
Chen Mo immediately gave the order: "Open all areas!"

After a week of preparation, on April 12, TT opened its doors to the world and achieved data interoperability. As a result, people in many countries around the world began to download TT like crazy, all wanting to see what the real China was like.

Within just a few days, TikTok topped the download charts in 75 countries and regions worldwide, becoming the number one app globally.

The capital city, the city center.

As the elderly man reviewed the first-quarter economic report, he couldn't help but frown, especially noting the undercurrents beneath the seemingly booming figures of a particular industry.

The problem is getting bigger and bigger, and even if he is a "troublemaker", he can hardly plug the ever-growing hole - this is a challenge of a higher dimension than the "ant" incident back then.

He even felt powerless and overwhelmed at one point.

For now, we can only plug the leaks while providing support, trying to delay the crisis as much as possible, and at the same time, support the technological productivity represented by the other side, taking a long-term view and calculating the overall economic benefits.

On the other hand, the disappointing performance of BAIC New Energy in the market, which was highly anticipated, also gave him a headache.

In the first quarter of this year, excluding government procurement orders, its performance in the civilian new energy vehicle market plummeted—and this was even before Tesla's Shanghai factory was fully operational.

If Tesla goes into full production by the end of the year, BAIC New Energy vehicles, given their current competitiveness, will likely face elimination by the market economy.

It's not that he didn't give him opportunities—he offered policies, resources, and orders—but the problem was that he couldn't use those opportunities, which made him feel powerless in the face of Liu Shan.

As for the other companies, Wei Xiaoli's foundation is still shallow, and although BYD is currently the number one in sales, its year-on-year growth has already begun to decline due to the significant reduction in new energy vehicle subsidies.

As a key technological breakthrough that has already been achieved, someone must take up the mantle of domestically produced new energy.

After much deliberation, it was clear that Chen Mo had the highest probability of success.

The other side has long been involved in the new energy industry chain and intelligent driving field, coupled with Chen Mo's series of outstanding performances in the past - "The capable should do more, whether you like it or not, it's you."

However, that kid is stubborn as a mule, so we still need to use some strategies.
He summoned his secretary:
"lead!"

Have you been following the recent online "account reconciliation" movement?

"Is this going too far? Should we ask the relevant departments to intervene?"

"Why intervene? This is a good thing!"

"Good thing?"

"This is the largest people-to-people exchange activity since the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two sides. This is the best channel to expand our communication with the world. Explaining to others ten thousand times is not as effective as inviting people in to see for themselves."

In this way, the information advantage that the other side has built up over decades will no longer exist.

And we can also see the real life on the other side of the ocean—the air isn't always sweet; it can also be bitter, astringent, or even poisonous...

Chen Mo's move was a stroke of genius.

The notice should be sent out, and we will not only refrain from interfering, but also encourage it.

"But won't this trigger even harsher sanctions from the other side?"

"If Chen Mo isn't afraid, why should we worry?"

"That's true. If the other side dares to block dozens of Chinese apps all at once, it's obvious who will look worse and lose more face. Besides, it's pointless to do that, because even if they block them, Europe won't. The channels of communication will still be open, and if Europeans know something, it's the same as everyone else knowing it."

"That's exactly right. Chen Mo probably anticipated this, which is why he dared to do this, and he should have also made the worst-case scenario plan."

"Understood, I will take care of it immediately."

"Also, how are the verifications going for those materials that Chen Mo provided a while ago?"

"There are indeed some serious problems, including cybersecurity vulnerabilities. We have begun our crackdown and will investigate a number of overseas companies that are violating regulations. The most serious issue is that Apple Inc. does indeed have security vulnerabilities..."

"Last year, some countries banned domestically produced mobile phones on trumped-up charges. I think we can now also investigate the issue of Apple."

Chen Mo also suggested paying attention to TSL (Traffic Safety Index), emphasizing the need for proactive preventative measures and gradual implementation of restrictive policies.

"Yes!"

On the third day of the "global reconciliation" campaign, the official stance was officially set.

"The hope for bilateral relations lies in the people, the foundation lies in the grassroots, the future lies in the youth, and the vitality lies in local communities. Deepening internet exchanges is the best way to promote mutual understanding and trust in the world..."

The spokesperson also took the opportunity to extend an invitation to tourists worldwide: "Welcome to visit China and take a look..."

In late April, the Chinese government released two major announcements in quick succession:

1. Staff members are required to refrain from using foreign brand mobile phones for official business during working hours;
Second, all government agencies are required to restrict TSL vehicles from entering and parking in their office premises, and staff are prohibited from discussing work matters in or around the vehicles. Existing vehicles must also be registered and filed.

As soon as the news broke, the stock prices of Apple and Tesla plummeted, wiping out over $100 billion in market value overnight.

(End of this chapter)