313: Chapter 313 Security Council

"That's good. To be honest, I was quite afraid Comrade Lin Fang would misunderstand," Minister Zhang said over the phone, seemingly breathing a sigh of relief before continuing.

"I want to know... is Old Mr. Qiao still alive? Old Mr. Qiao holds significant importance for our country; we need to ensure his safety."

"Who is Old Mr. Qiao? I don't know him. Minister Zhang, your words have me confused," Lin Fang replied, genuinely puzzled.

"Comrade Lin Fang, don't play dumb with me. Didn't your people take him away?"

Minister Zhang's voice carried a hint of suppressed anger as he said deeply, "Regarding Third-Party Technology's fighter jets suddenly appearing over Shengjing—do you realize how egregious that is? This is no longer just a crime; it's a provocation..."

"We can choose not to pursue this matter, but we must ensure that Old Mr. Qiao is still alive."

Lin Fang didn't interrupt, listening intently until he finished before responding, "If Minister Zhang came for this matter, then I'm truly sorry. After all, he wanted me dead; he should thank you all for letting him live this long."

"As for where he died, I think Minister Zhang should be able to guess..."

"He's really dead?"

"Not even ashes are left."

Hearing this, the other party fell silent for a long time, perhaps communicating with someone else.

"I understand."

Minister Zhang's tone became amiable again, completely devoid of his previous anger. "There is one more thing. Regarding Third-Party Technology's reckless intrusion into other nations' airspace and the use of Space-Based Weapons, the United Nations Security Council will hold an emergency meeting tomorrow to discuss various countermeasures.

If you want to lift the economic sanctions imposed by various countries on Third-Party Technology, this would be a good opportunity. Our people will do their best to advocate for Third-Party Technology at the meeting."

Finally, Minister Zhang said with a bitter smile, "But the probability isn't high. After all, what you've done is like shitting on their heads; they'd rather lose a thousand of their own to kill eight hundred of yours right now."

Although various countries currently didn't dare to take military action against Third-Party Technology, economic sanctions remained, and the company's industries around the world were still at a standstill.

"Heh, actually, no matter how it goes, they'll be the first ones unable to endure it."

To the shock of Minister Zhang, Lin Fang laughed disdainfully over the phone, seemingly not caring about the various nations at all.

He could already imagine the young man's nonchalant expression.

"But thank you anyway, Minister Zhang. I wonder if you could do me a favor..."

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The next day, the storm brought by Third-Party Technology continued to spread across the world, with all sorts of self-proclaimed experts popping up to offer their passionate explanations. In this environment, an emergency meeting of the Security Council commenced at the United Nations Headquarters.

The United Nations Headquarters is located along the East River in Manhattan, New York, in the Americas. It is a building several dozen stories high. In the most luxurious conference room at the top, representatives and entourages from the fifteen member states of the Security Council had all arrived and taken their seats.

At one end of the long table hung the massive United Nations emblem. The blue background and olive branch pattern seemed to carry an unprecedented weight at this moment.

The presidency of this Council meeting rotates monthly, and the person serving as president this month happened to be the representative from the Central Continent, Tang Feilong.

At exactly ten o'clock in the morning, the sharp-eyed Tang Feilong lightly tapped the small wooden gavel in front of him.

*Thud.* The crisp sound echoed in the silent conference room, instantly suppressing all whispers as every gaze focused on the podium.

"Ladies and gentlemen, distinguished representatives," Tang Feilong's voice reached everyone's ears clearly.

"It is my honor to represent the Central Continent at this meeting. Pursuant to the duties vested by the Charter of the United Nations and at the emergency request of several member states, the Security Council hereby convenes this emergency meeting."

Tang Feilong looked around the room, his gaze slowly sweeping across every face.

"The agenda for this meeting is now before you. Over the past three days, a non-state entity known as Third-Party Biotechnology Company has publicly demonstrated and utilized Space-Based Weapons with strategic strike capabilities to destroy targets on the high seas, triggering global maritime and security concerns."

At this point, Tang Feilong paused before continuing, "Although there is no concrete evidence, some member states have raised allegations regarding the company's unauthorized entry into their airspace. Following protocol, this has been added to the agenda."

These words made some people in the audience frown. Some could see the Central Continent's favoritism toward Third-Party Technology. The company had flown right over their heads to seize someone; what more evidence was needed?

On the podium, Tang Feilong continued in a deep voice, "These actions pose a challenge to the existing international legal system, global strategic stability, principles of national sovereignty, and the common security of mankind. Their impact far exceeds the scope of any single nation or region and concerns the fundamental interests of the entire international community."

"As the primary body for maintaining international peace and security, the Security Council has the responsibility and obligation to conduct an emergency review of this matter to prevent the situation from escalating further or spiraling out of control."

"I call upon all representatives, at this critical moment, to uphold the greatest sense of responsibility and constructive spirit, to speak prudently, and to seek consensus."

Tang Feilong struck the gavel one last time.

"The United Nations Security Council emergency meeting regarding the Third-Party Technology agenda now begins."

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Stuck again, with pictures and evidence.