It was an exceptional security conference. One journalist who has been a long-time observer said that he had never experienced anything like it in 25 years. The speech by US Vice President J.D. Vance, who lashed out against the European Union, accusing the Europeans of censorship efforts using bizarre examples while openly supporting the European far-right, was unforgettable. The European audience was still stunned in their seats when Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi took the stage immediately after Vance – and took full advantage of the moment.