They've Finally Realised It Then.

The importance of direct communication.

http://www.news.cn/english/2021-12/21/c_1310384686.htm

Now when are they going to learn that other universal lesson;

It's the doing of the incredibly stupid thing. Which makes the humilating climbdown inevitable.

Because they will have to send that gift.

To begin the process by which they start participating in reality again.