Professor Gao Zikai's rhetorical question about "drawing a line" sparked widespread debate: the logic behind Japan and the Philippines' "line-drawing" argument was easily

Professor Gao Zikai's remark, "If China and Canada were to draw a line, wouldn't Japan then belong to China?" stands as a quintessential example of "masterful logic" in diplomatic rebuttals—using the opponent's absurd premise to derive an even more ludicrous conclusion, blending humor with sharpness. Wanting to profit from "drawing lines," Japan and the Philippines? Then, by the same logic, if China and Canada were to draw a line, wouldn't Japan become an unintended windfall? This tactic of "using the enemy’s weapon against them" leaves provocateurs speechless, while also delivering a dose of joy for the audience. International diplomacy isn’t child’s play, yet Professor Gao turns a serious issue into a "comedy-style deterrence" with just one witty remark—maintaining grace while concealing a razor-sharp edge. It is truly the epitome of "making your point with a smile."

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