Eating melons

The clock quietly turned to 2002.

In the northern suburbs of Beijing, the Beijing Olympic Village, a modern building complex that integrates cutting-edge technology and humanistic care, has been basically completed and is quietly waiting for visitors from all over the world in two years.

Its completion is not only a phased achievement, but also a strong signal.

China's preparations for the Olympics are systematic, advanced and extremely ambitious.

Wei Wei stood in front of the Olympic Village, which had been fully completed and was awaiting its opening, feeling filled with emotion.

The speed and quality of construction of this modern community, which integrates green, technology and humanities, have won high praise from International Olympic Committee officials who came to inspect it.

But it seems that this may be the only time she will be able to see the Olympic Games held in China.

It’s not that we don’t have the ability, but because there will be no need for it later. We can make a lot of money if we hold it now, but not necessarily in the future.

But this appearance was still quite shocking, and it was definitely an unprecedented Olympics.

The "Huaxing" network provided full coverage for this Olympics, marking the world's first large-scale appearance of the next-generation communication technology.

The Olympic Village and all venues have achieved ubiquitous ultra-high-speed, low-latency network connectivity, laying a solid foundation for the upcoming smart Olympic experience.

The high-efficiency photovoltaic panels on the roofs of the athletes' apartments, the rainwater collection and greywater recycling system throughout the area, and the energy self-sufficiency achieved through smart microgrids all make this place a model for future sustainable communities.

These not only look high-end and are comfortable to live in, but they also represent huge business opportunities.

Foreign athletes and their entourage were stunned when they got off the plane, as if they had stepped into another world, a science fiction world.

Is this really China? Why is it completely different from what they see on TV and in reports?

This country seems to be more developed than their country, more developed than developed countries.

Is this the case across the country, or just in this city?

They all firmly believe that it is the latter. If it is the former, then China will definitely be the world's number one, not a developing country.

Although the latter is indeed the case and China is indeed a developing country, its technology is definitely not comparable to that of most developed countries.

As for why China is still keeping a low profile and not showing its full strength.

That makes most people think that since China has such an opportunity, perhaps other countries also have such opportunities?

Those countries may be hiding huge secrets in private, so we must always keep a backup plan.

It’s just that China has more back-up plans and thinks more.

Therefore, they are not planning to publicize it now, but are committed to developing all that Wei Wei has provided.

Because Wei Wei also said that no one knows when that thing will disappear, and no one knows whether the things provided will disappear.

Therefore, while there is still a chance, we must seize it to research the things first and figure out the technology thoroughly to prevent any accidents.

Foreign personnel don’t know about this. Not to mention foreigners, even the Chinese people don’t know either.

Only the top people involved in these confidential projects know these things.

The technology used in the Olympics can actually achieve the coexistence of humanity and intelligence, from seamless barrier-free facilities to multilingual intelligent robot guides.

From AI-based environmental control systems to highly automated logistics support.

But China does not want to reveal all its cards. These cards are still of a lower level and not that advanced.

But even so, every detail demonstrates the host's dedication and strength that transcends the times.

Based on the city-wide "urban neural network" and AI intelligent dispatching system, event organization, traffic diversion, security monitoring, and information services have achieved astonishing efficiency.

The convenience and efficiency experienced by athletes and reporters are difficult to achieve in previous Olympic Games.

Relying on the "Huaxing" network, high-definition and even 4G live broadcast of some events has become a reality, making global audiences feel as if they are on the scene in person.

This generation gap in broadcasting technology shocked international media giants.

What these people don’t know is that many research institutes are also watching the live broadcast of the Olympics.

However, the live broadcast here is a little different. It’s not that the events are different, but the equipment is different.

They are using cameras from another dedicated channel to test their 6G technology and 8K VR live broadcast.

To be honest, Wei Wei and Li Shiyuan were both a little bit unbelievable. They didn’t see 6G technology in 2020, but saw 6G live broadcast in 2004. It was really outrageous.

The Olympic Games were very successful. China's 4G technology is already very mature and there were no problems. It was a complete success.

However, many problems have arisen with 6G technology. However, no one has lost heart and everyone has carefully recorded the failures and shortcomings.

The successful hosting of the Beijing Olympics had an immediate and shocking effect, which was quickly transformed into tangible development opportunities.

The glorious conclusion of the Beijing Olympics is not an end, but a new starting point.

That unparalleled event lit the brightest star in the world's night sky.

After the Olympics, the weight that the word "China" carries in the international community has become completely different.

It represents opportunity, cutting-edge, stability and the future. An unprecedented wave of “returning home” has begun to surge.

Not only that, a wave of investment is coming, and global capital is pouring into China with unprecedented enthusiasm.

The amount of foreign direct investment has seen explosive growth, with investment areas focusing on high-tech industries, modern services, green finance and infrastructure construction.

International giants clearly realize that China is not only one of the world's largest markets, but also a source of technological innovation and industrial upgrading. They have moved their regional headquarters and even R&D headquarters to China.

China's technological cooperation is moving towards a high-end stage. The concentrated display of "Olympic Technology" has enabled China to transform from a technology follower to an equal collaborator, or even a technology exporter, in many fields.

There has been a surge in proposals for cooperation in seeking technology licensing, establishing joint R&D centers, and jointly developing third-country markets.

Xiao Xuemu and Li Shiyuan frequently receive foreign delegations that hope to engage in in-depth cooperation in their field of new materials.

"They are now really coming to us with blueprints and difficult problems to work with us."

Li Shiyuan said to Wei Wei with emotion.

Wei Wei raised an eyebrow, "Did he make a killing?"

Li Shiyuan smiled and said, "Of course, we must kill them, and we must kill them hard."

Li Shiyuan knew that their country had suffered great losses in negotiations because the professional negotiation system was not mature enough.

Therefore, during the technology development, he had already submitted suggestions to his superiors to develop a professional negotiation system.

We cannot allow ourselves to sell such advanced technology developed by ourselves at a low price. We must slaughter the international giants.

Those negotiation experts have been waiting for so long and have been eager to make a move, just waiting to show their skills now. How could it be impossible for them to make a lot of money from the outsiders?

Seeing Wei Wei and Li Shiyuan like this, Xiao Xuemu smiled and shook his head.

I don’t know how much loss the world Wei Wei and the others live in has suffered to make these two people like this.

A lot of time and effort was spent on cultivating a professional team.

Moreover, this team was very mean and deceptive when talking about judging. Compared to their low standards, Xiao Xuemu felt ashamed of himself.

Rather than saying they are a negotiation team, it would be better to say they are a team of profiteers.

However, when he thought about the money these people had made this time, Xiao Xuemu couldn't help but admire them.

Although the conscience is a bit dark and the means are a bit dirty, dirty money is still money, and making money is not shameful.

This Olympics can be said to be a leap forward in China's soft power and national image.

Through the window of the Olympics, the image of a modern, efficient, innovative and culturally rich China has been deeply rooted in people's hearts.

China's international voice has significantly increased, and its influence in the global governance system has grown.

In the policy research department where Wei Wei works, reports show this.

The return rate of top Chinese students and scientific researchers who originally went to developed countries in Europe and the United States has exploded.

Many Chinese scientists and engineers who have held important positions in top overseas laboratories and multinational companies have also been attracted by the world-class scientific research platforms, sufficient financial support and unprecedented social status provided by China, and have resolutely chosen to return.

"Several young talents who returned from MIT and Stanford have recently come to the institute."

One day, Li Shiyuan came to eat for free and said to Wei Wei excitedly.

"They have active ideas and a solid foundation. Most importantly, they bring not only knowledge but also a keen sense of cutting-edge trends. This has accelerated the progress of some of our projects."

The return of these overseas students not only brought advanced knowledge and experience, but also brought an invisible international academic and personal network, accelerating the integration of Chinese scientific research with the latest international developments.

Although we have more advanced technology internally, we still need to connect with the outside world in other aspects, learn from each other's strengths and make up for our own weaknesses, and we cannot work in isolation.

After all, there are bloody examples before them, and closing the country to the outside world is not an option.

Jiang Qi excitedly told Wei Wei that the number of foreign scholars and students applying for the international cultural exchange program she is in charge of has increased several times.

"They all want to learn more about the country that created the 'Olympic miracle.'"

Hearing this, Wei Wei smiled and was still very proud.

Moreover, this time, all the international students did not receive any high or special treatment like in later generations. Their treatment was even worse than that of Chinese students.

Because many majors and technologies are off-limits to foreign students, even research institutes only recruit Chinese students.

Because there are so many different types of research now, there are many opportunities for Chinese students.

But it’s miserable for foreign students, as many are not recruited and the range of choices is much smaller.

For example, as Wei Wei knows, there are many confidential experimental projects involving national security and future strategic directions.

For example, the new generation of fusion energy devices, cutting-edge weapons platforms, quantum neuromorphic computing, etc. are absolutely not open to foreigners, and even most returning talents are strictly restricted.

Moreover, with the influx of talents, the country's security barriers and the protection of core interests have become increasingly strict.

The country's immigration and visa policies have also become more refined and selective.

The thresholds for ordinary work visas and skilled immigration have been significantly raised, aiming to screen out truly top international talents who are of strategic value to national development.

The difficulty of obtaining a Chinese "green card" is comparable to, or even exceeds, the difficulty of immigrating to developed countries in Europe and the United States during the same period.

Although the countries where Wei Wei and Jiang Qi lived in their previous lives were also the most difficult countries to immigrate to in the world, the conditions in this world are even more stringent.

Even so, it cannot stop overseas people from flocking to Chinese schools, each showing off their talents.

For example, top scholars can enter China's top universities and national laboratories by applying for the "High-end Foreign Experts" program specially approved by the state.

For example, entrepreneurs and investors are trying to take root in this hot land of China by establishing joint ventures and venture capital.

There are even "Chinese immersion accelerators" and "career development consulting agencies in China" specifically for foreigners to help those "foreigners who have come to Beijing to work" better adapt and integrate.

At a party, Jiang Qi said to Wei Wei with a smile, "Li Zhibin's company recently hired a young Frenchman. To keep him here, he not only speaks fluent Chinese but is also diligently learning to write Chinese characters and studying The Analects of Confucius and The Art of War. He says this is the only way to understand the essence of the 'Chinese business model.'"

Wei Wei burst out laughing when she heard this. The situation can be said to have completely reversed now.

The continuous influx of top overseas talents, both Chinese and foreign, and the talents trained domestically have formed a synergy, making China's talent market unprecedentedly active and high-end.

Headhunters search for targets around the world, and the high-tech parks in major cities are filled with English with various accents and Chinese with local acclaim.

This gathering of high-level talents has directly promoted a qualitative leap in the economy.

Some basic science fields that were originally shelved due to long investment cycles and slow short-term results have received strong infusions of talent and funds and are making rapid progress.

In the fields of mathematics, theoretical physics, basic materials science, etc., China has begun to produce a number of original achievements with global influence.

Industrial upgrading is accelerating rapidly, and the talent dividend is transformed into technological dividend and industrial dividend.

In strategic emerging industries such as artificial intelligence, biomedicine, new energy, aerospace, etc., China has not only achieved parallel development, but also taken the lead in more and more sub-sectors, establishing strong technological barriers and industrial chain advantages.

Moreover, the innovation ecosystem is very prosperous, venture capital and private equity are unprecedentedly active, giving rise to a large number of globally competitive technology "unicorn" companies.

Beijing's "Silicon Alley", Shanghai's "Zhangjiang" and Shenzhen's "Nanshan" have become global innovation hubs on par with Silicon Valley and Bangalore.

When reviewing an assessment report on the national innovation system, Wei Wei clearly saw that China has broken away from the role of "follower" and officially entered the camp of "leader".

This "qualitative leap" is not just an expansion of GDP figures, but also a fundamental optimization of the country's development momentum, industrial structure and development model.