Apart from domestic media, under the unanimous condemnation of global media, the completion of China's ultra-high-speed vacuum maglev pipeline phase I project essentially became a joke and a scam. Especially when a large number of media outlets requested actual visits and interviews, and even requests to experience the trains were rejected, with the reason being that although the pipeline was built, the trains had not yet arrived, requiring further calibration and trial runs. They stated that once other conditions were met, media would be invited for a visit.
The China Ultra-High-Speed Railway Development Company swore to the heavens that this answer was not a platitude but the absolute truth; it was indeed not suitable for visiting at the moment. However, this was immediately interpreted as a sign of guilt by foreign media.
For a time, this matter became a not-so-small joke internationally, becoming the target of ridicule for countless netizens abroad.
In fact, not only abroad but also domestically the situation was quite dire. Although most media outlets, on the surface, expressed solemnity about the matter, in private, many media professionals found it laughable, contemptible, and even felt ashamed.
A well-known host from the US's Y-TV, at a private dinner with foreigners present, directly told the foreigners that this matter was too embarrassing and that if it weren't for work, he would wish he wasn't Chinese!
Most media were like this, at least on the surface, but a small portion of media stopped even pretending. This was especially true for some online media and public accounts. This new media service platform, driven by WeChat, was openly mocking and satirizing, making it seem like a festival.
After all, as China's overall strength and economic market developed rapidly after 2008, many media outlets that relied on praising foreign countries for a living suddenly found their jobs increasingly difficult.
Not only were media groups, led by the Jiangnan Group, aggressively suppressing and censoring such behavior, but the public also stopped watching.
It would have been fine if they just didn't watch, as they didn't expect to earn money from the public. But the problem was that the public also cursed them back, causing many media magazines to lose their market and significantly reduce their revenue, leading to substantial losses.
Therefore, with this major topic finally appearing, these unsupervised self-media outlets began to hype it up crazily. For a time, many ordinary people were greatly disheartened.
In contrast, the American United Super Vacuum Pipeline Railway Company keenly seized the opportunity, began to heavily promote its technology, and simultaneously broadcasted a news program featuring a reporter visiting the American United Super Vacuum Pipeline Research and Development Center across almost all channels.
As the name suggests, this was a reporter visiting the research center for the American United Super Vacuum Pipeline. Although the American United Super Vacuum Pipeline Railway Company had not laid even one meter of pipeline on the ground, there was still research and experimentation conducted in the laboratory, as this did not involve any economic interests and could be executed quickly.
And within the research center, an experimental pipeline was naturally constructed, and this pipeline was the first to be filmed.
However, its length was not long, only about 1 kilometer. For an ultra-high-speed maglev train, such a short distance could not yield much data; it was indeed too short.
But under the reporter's camera, it was filmed to be spectacular, as if it stretched endlessly.
Following this, the reporter also captured actual images of the vacuum maglev train. Its appearance could indeed be described as sci-fi, with the entire exterior painted in a silver finish. Not even a single window was visible, emphasizing simplicity and streamlined beauty.
At the same time, the reporter also visited the interior of the train, where the decoration was described as luxurious. There were seats comparable to first-class cabins on airplanes, and also a dining car with comprehensive functions, serving various Western dishes. In addition, there were even carriages for karaoke, gyms, and other functions with different purposes, highlighting the comprehensive entertainment features inside the carriages.
Then came the crucial footage of the carriage traveling inside the pipeline. However, very regrettably, at this point, the actual filming turned into an animated demonstration.
3D modeling was used to illustrate the principle and scenes of the ultra-high-speed maglev pipeline train traveling within the pipeline, without capturing specific footage.
But this was already enough to satisfy everyone, and the entire network was instantly filled with fervent praise. The stock of the American United Super Vacuum Pipeline Railway Company experienced another surge during this period. Driven by various funds, the total market value of the American United Super Vacuum Pipeline Railway Company once exceeded 5,000 billion US dollars, becoming the world's first company to surpass 5,000 billion in market value. This itself triggered a wave of global hype.
However, amidst the nationwide excitement, the actions of another company stirred up dissatisfaction.
This company was the Western Mustang Investment Fund, and their action was to flee when the total market value of the American United Super Vacuum Pipeline Railway Company exceeded 5,000 billion US dollars.
At this time, as the Western Mustang wallet expanded wildly, and almost everyone owned an account for the Western Mustang wallet... After all, the designated distribution platform for the nationwide subsidy plan was the Western Mustang wallet, and no one would refuse a monthly subsidy of 500 US dollars.
And after obtaining a Western Mustang wallet, not using the money inside to purchase various financial products was a waste of heavenly resources. Therefore, the scale of funds controlled by the Western Mustang Fund had also exceeded 1 trillion US dollars, making it the largest super fund globally.
And such a fund, in its initial stages, had also invested in the American United Super Vacuum Pipeline Railway Company, and had entered the market very early. When the shares were first issued, the Western Mustang Fund directly purchased over 100 billion US dollars of the American United Super Vacuum Pipeline Railway Company's stock.
This move also caused a stir online, because the Western Mustang Fund was a fund personally controlled by Huang He. However, it purchased shares of a competitor, which was undoubtedly illogical, and seemed like a personal act of Little Swift.
Thus, rumors circulated in the market that Little Swift had a falling out with Huang He due to his purchase of a competitor's fund, and that they had even had a major argument. Little Swift almost left the Western Mustang Fund to go solo, but was eventually persuaded to stay by Huang He with a massive amount of US dollars.
The entire story was told with such vivid detail that even Boss Huang almost believed it himself.
But at the same time, this news spread widely, making everyone aware that the stock god Little Swift had identified the American United Super Vacuum Pipeline Railway Company as a super stock, otherwise why would he be willing to fall out with his boss to buy this stock?
Therefore, after this news spread, the stock of the American United Super Vacuum Pipeline Railway Company continued to rise, which revealed who was behind the market manipulation.
And it turned out that Little Swift's foresight was extremely sharp, because at this time, the stock of the American United Super Vacuum Pipeline Railway Company had risen to a total market value of 5,000 billion US dollars. The initial 100 billion US dollars had become 250 billion US dollars, which also became another legendary move by the stock god Little Swift that made everyone worship him.
However, just as the American United Super Vacuum Pipeline Railway Company broke through 5,000 billion, Little Swift actually withdrew. He very decisively cashed out, selling all his shares of the American United Super Vacuum Pipeline Railway Company, not keeping a single one. 250 billion US dollars, profit secured.
In response, the internet once again erupted with a wave of discussion and curiosity. Soon, some media outlets interviewed Little Swift for the first time.
However, these media outlets actually had little hope of an interview, because as per convention, Swift would not answer any investment-related questions, as it could involve leaks of information.
But this time, Little Swift very rarely accepted an interview and was even invited to a talk show. Live on television, in front of the cameras, when asked a question by the host, Little Swift very sincerely said, "I believe the total market value of the American United Super Vacuum Pipeline Railway Company should currently be around 4,000 billion US dollars. A total market value of 5,000 billion US dollars is somewhat inflated."
"Sir, aren't you underestimating our own enterprise? Why can't 5,000 billion US dollars be its true value, but must it be inflated?" the host retorted somewhat indignantly.
"I don't understand the specific industrial matters, but based on my observation, the current surge is mainly driven by the stimulus from news from China."
"I know, that's a joke from the Chinese. They can tell lies, but our enterprise and technology are real!"
"No, it's not a lie!" Little Swift interrupted the host decisively and said, "I believe the news from China is not false. Many of us have been deceived by rumors on the internet!"
"Are you saying this because you know something?" the host asked excitedly.
"This doesn't require any inside information. We only need to observe all the news previously released by the Chinese government to find that the Chinese government is an official institution that hardly ever lies. They have never released any false information, so I believe this news is also true!"
As the host was about to say something more, Little Swift stood up with the microphone and said to the camera, "I don't like participating in such talk shows, and the reason I came here is to tell all my beloved brothers and sisters. That is not false news, and I hope everyone will not be misled by this news. That's all I want to say!" After speaking, Little Swift simply got up and left. He left directly in front of the live camera.
The television station dared not say anything, because this was a program from Los Gatos Television.