Chapter 96

As Great Qing methodically advanced a series of countermeasures, the situation quietly underwent subtle yet crucial changes. In the volatile arena of international public opinion, Great Qing relied on proactive and effective communication and outreach strategies to clear away the clouds and successfully reverse misunderstandings about the Regional Economic Cooperation Alliance among certain nations. Great Qing's diplomatic envoys traveled across various countries, presenting the fairness, justice, and win-win nature of the Regional Economic Cooperation Alliance to the world through detailed data, vivid examples, and a sincere attitude. Making their voices heard in international media, participating in various international forums, and engaging in deep exchanges with people from all walks of life across the globe, they helped a growing number of neutrally-minded nations see through the malicious intentions of those who sowed malicious smears. The attitude of these nations toward Great Qing gradually shifted from suspicion and vigilance to understanding and easing, and the dark clouds that had once loomed over Great Qing's diplomacy began to gradually dissipate. Positive signals likewise emerged from the trade sector. Newly opened trade routes and markets functioned like freshly formed arteries, injecting vital energy into Great Qing's economy. Great Qing joined hands with all member nations of the alliance, leveraging their respective strengths to jointly expand the map of o…