Chapter 578: What?! Long Country Wants to Found a Scientific Journal?

The person in charge of the "Kunpeng" project continued: "The 'Aerodynamic Design, Material Technology, and Power System Principles of the Kunpeng Ground Effect Vehicle' has also been finalized. We focused on showcasing the aerodynamic model and system integration innovations, but replaced key material parameters with range values to avoid leaking precise data."

Finally, the Chief Scientist of the "Yanlong" project, an old professor in his sixties, took a deep breath and said: "The 'Report on the Theoretical Model and Breakthrough Progress in First-Wall Materials for the Controllable Nuclear Fusion Yanlong Project' is the trickiest piece. We revised it seventeen times; the current version can prove the achievements we have made without leaking key technical details."

Li Mingyuan nodded and said with satisfaction: "Very good. These three papers will become the treasures of the inaugural issue of Cangjie, showcasing Long Country's scientific and technological strength to the whole world."

The meeting continued, discussing other contents of the inaugural issue, global distribution strategies, media promotion plans, and other details. The entire team was immersed in an atmosphere of tension and excitement—they were participating in a historic task that would change the global technological landscape.

Minister Zhang sat in the corner as an observer, watching Li Mingyuan's composed command, and felt a thousand emotions in his heart. Just a few months ago, Li Mingyuan was still a highly controversial technical expert, but now, he had become a key figure capable of influencing national strategic decisions. The speed of this transformation was simply dizzying.

After the meeting ended, Minister Zhang followed Li Mingyuan into a small conference room.

"Lao Li," Minister Zhang lowered his voice, "you are truly amazing. To be honest, I originally thought the central government would not approve the Cangjie plan."

Li Mingyuan smiled slightly: "Technological competition is never just a contest of technology, but a struggle for the right to speak. Cangjie will become a platform for Long Country to voice its opinions on the international academic stage, and it is our first step in breaking the Western monopoly."

Minister Zhang hesitated for a moment, but couldn't help asking: "Lao Li, I have always had a question... how do you have so many... advanced ideas? Not just on technology, but also these strategic layouts..."

Li Mingyuan looked at Minister Zhang, a flash of profound light in his eyes, but he quickly returned to calm: "Perhaps it is because I have read too many futurism and science fiction novels." He answered lightly, changing the subject, "By the way, is the Wajiaobu ready? The official announcement of Cangjie needs enough weight."

Minister Zhang knew Li Mingyuan did not want to answer that question, so he stopped pressing: "It has been arranged. In three days, the Wajiaobu will hold a special press conference to officially announce the founding of Cangjie to the whole world."

Li Mingyuan nodded: "Very good. Next, let us see what reaction the Western world will have."

A light that was almost like foresight flickered in his eyes, as if he had already seen everything that was about to unfold in the future.

Long Country Wajiaobu, international press conference hall.

The hall was packed, with reporters from major global media outlets crowding every corner. Ever since the Longxin-III launch event shocked the world, every move of Long Country had received unprecedented attention. Today's special press conference attracted the eyes of almost all mainstream international media.

Wajiaobu spokesperson Wang Zhiyuan walked onto the podium and looked at the reporters below with a smile: "Ladies and gentlemen, thank you all for attending today's special press conference."

He cleared his throat and announced in a solemn tone: "To promote scientific progress and open exchange for all mankind, and to enhance mutual understanding and cooperation in the international academic community, Long Country has decided to found the top international academic journal, Cangjie (CANGJIE: The International Journal of Scientific Discovery). The inaugural issue will be officially released within one month, and it will publish multiple breakthrough research results in fields including Computer science, aerospace, and energy technology."

A buzzing sound immediately erupted from the audience, and reporters raised their hands to ask questions.

"What is the purpose of founding Cangjie?" a Star-Spangled Country reporter asked.

Wang Zhiyuan replied calmly: "As I just said, to promote scientific progress and open exchange for all mankind. Science has no borders, and knowledge belongs to all mankind. Long Country is willing to share our scientific and technological achievements with the world and jointly promote the development of human civilization."

"What specific 'breakthrough research results' will be published?" another Beijixiong Guo reporter pressed.

"The inaugural issue will contain multiple important papers, covering fields such as Computer science, aerospace, and energy technology. For specific content, please wait for the official release of the journal." Wang Zhiyuan responded with a smile, neither revealing too many details nor appearing overly mysterious.

"Does Long Country think Cangjie can be mentioned in the same breath as world-top journals like Nature and Science?" a European reporter asked with a hint of sarcasm.

A sharp light flashed in Wang Zhiyuan's eyes, but his voice remained peaceful: "Cangjie does not need to be compared with any existing journals. It will publish truly breakthrough research results with the highest academic standards and scientific rigor. I believe that the value of science lies not in the platform of publication, but in the importance and influence of the content itself."

The press conference lasted for about an hour. The Wajiaobu spokesperson maintained restraint and confidence throughout, neither over-promoting nor humbly conceding, giving an impression of composure.

After the meeting, Li Mingyuan and Minister Zhang watched the live broadcast of the entire press conference in a hidden monitoring room.

"The reaction is just as you predicted," Minister Zhang said, pointing to the skeptical or mocking expressions of the reporters on the screen, "they don't believe at all that Cangjie can become some 'top international journal'."

Li Mingyuan smiled slightly: "This is exactly the effect we want. Let them mock first; after the inaugural issue is released, their shock will be even more intense."

Minister Zhang shook his head and sighed: "Lao Li, you are going to make the whole world's faces get slapped swollen."

A complex emotion flashed in Li Mingyuan's eyes: "It is not face-slapping, but education. Some cognitive biases need to be corrected with facts."

Star-Spangled Country, New City, Time Magazine editorial department.

Editor-in-chief Thomson put down the phone with a mocking smile on his face: "Just got the news, Long Country is going to found some 'top international scientific journal' called Cangjie."

A burst of laughter erupted in the editorial room.

"What? Long Country is running a scientific journal?" a senior editor opened his eyes wide in exaggeration, "They can't even explain their own Longxin technology clearly, and they want to run a journal?"