In a lavishly decorated conference room in the heart of Beijing, China's Minister of Technology, Zhao Liang, studied the intricate schematics of NOVA-1 projected on a holographic screen. The glowing lines and detailed calculations hovered in the air, giving the room an almost surreal atmosphere. Around him, engineers and analysts whispered among themselves, their faces marked by tension and concern.
Zhao tapped nervously on the table with his fingers, a habit he displayed whenever he was deep in thought.
"This processor..." he finally murmured, breaking the silence. "It challenges the entire global balance. We are the world leaders in electronic chip production. But with this, we could be relegated to second place in an instant."
One of the engineers, Liu Chen, cleared his throat and stood up.
