Chapter 1778 Invisible Obstruction
Before talking to Chuck, Fidel wanted to continue investigating Rabbit’s domestic wood processing industry. Because this industry is relatively simple, it also involves various links such as circulation and sales, and is a good survey sample.
However, after learning that Rabbit might make a major breakthrough in the semiconductor industry, Fidel immediately adjusted his research direction compared to wood processing that is irrelevant, the semiconductor industry report is obviously more likely to arouse the reading interest of senior executives in Yingshang.
After checking in the hotel, Fidel found recent reports about the Rabbit Semiconductor industry, and found that the official media seemed to be building momentum for industry breakthroughs. The official media reported on the technological progress of several domestic research institutes, as well as the layout of new wafer fabs and related industrial chains.
Fidel didn't know much about technology, but he could consult with professionals. Chuck helped him contact an expert in the semiconductor industry, a director of the South Baseball at Samsung's R&D Center in Magic City.
The two sides made an appointment at a café on the Bund. When Fidel raised the problem, the Nanbain supervisor said in a deep voice after being kind-hearted: "We have always paid the greatest attention to Rabbit's development in semiconductors."
Rabbit imports more than 200 billion US dollars of semiconductor chips every year, making it the world's largest chip importer. This is also the largest item of Rabbit's imports every year, exceeding oil and iron ore. How many people in the world rely on Rabbit's market to make a living, and it's impossible not to pay attention to it.
"Then is Rabbit's semiconductor industry really going to become the world's first class?" Fidel asked.
Regarding this issue, the director of Nanbain laughed and shook his head, "No, no, it's not that easy. It took us more than 40 years to develop the semiconductor industry in Nanbain and invested a lot of manpower and financial resources, as well as the technology transfer and support of Yingshang Dad to achieve the current results.
Rabbit’s semiconductor industry has only been developing for more than ten years, so it is impossible to catch up in one step. The news released by Rabbit is indeed unintelligible, but we judge that this may be just publicity."
The chain of the semiconductor industry is very long. From chip design to chip production to chip application, each field is subdivided again. The companies and personnel involved are extremely large, and the complexity is beyond ordinary people's imagination.
In the past, even small countries like Belgium could succeed in developing industries. That was because the early industry categories were very limited and there were not many researchers and technical workers needed.
But modern industry is too complex. Without tens of millions or hundreds of millions of people, don’t expect to support a powerful country.
"And the population alone is not enough, it must be a high-quality population. You should know that Rabbit's semiconductor industry is currently in the hands of outsiders. The mainstream market has reached the 14-nanometer process, but they have not even mastered 28-nanometers."
The manager of Nanbang was confident enough when he said this. Nanbang was able to call the wind and rain in the semiconductor field over the years because they had enough talent reserves. And Rabbit is still in the initial development stage.
But Fidel was not here to listen to the bragging of the Nanbain supervisor. He pointed out some facts without hesitation, "Did you underestimate the development speed and determination of Rabbit in the semiconductor industry? You also thought so in the display industry back then?"
This is to reveal the shortcomings of the people. The expression of the Nanbain manager immediately jumped stiffly. You should know that among rabbits’ imported products back then, LCD screens were also a big item. Japan and South Korea made a lot of money in this industry, and it was so good to count money.
As a result, rabbit entered this market, and over the past ten years, it has lowered the price of LCD screens by an order of magnitude. The foot basin has basically withdrawn from this industry, and only one company in China is surviving. Nanbang is also struggling to support it, trying every means to widen the technical gap, and life is very hard.
By the way, Rabbit’s patents and technology on LCD screens were first obtained from the acquisition of a Nanbang company. Now, people in Nanbang regretted vomiting blood. Others’ family members were “teacher’s disciple starved to death”, and Rabbit wanted to keep my body alive.
The LCD screen is irrefutable, but the supervisor of Nanbang still maintains confidence in the chip industry. "We will not make the same mistake again, we will definitely block the rabbit technology. We already have a good response strategy."
Technical blockade? This trick is useful to others, but may not be useful to rabbits. Fidel felt that the Nangang manager in front of him was not telling the truth. He frowned and said, "I have checked some information these days. It seems that the technology of blockade to rabbits has developed well."
Fidel gave an example. When the set-top box came out, the chips were imported from abroad and sold at a high price, but you can’t buy them as long as you want. The agents who act as compradors are very awesome. Whether or not they sell goods depends on your mood.
Later, Huawei copied the imported chips, which had extremely bad performance and many peripheral devices. But it was such a bad thing, and it forced the imported goods to lower the price. But after a few years, the technology is mature and the set-top box is given away at will, so don’t mention the price.
The rabbit has done a lot of things like this, and it often makes the gold mine-like industry similar to the black brick kiln. Later, he hates him, is afraid of him, and can there be fewer people who curse him?
"We are different now. The design and manufacturing of high-end chips are our core business, and this industry must not be surrendered." The director of Nanbang said very resolutely, one word at a time, gritting his teeth. It seems that he really has to fight for his life and protect the interests of his own industry.
Nanbang people have an extreme personality, and they can see their pride and conceit, and they have the courage to be brave.
In the late Korean War, they had good combat effectiveness under the training and equipment of Americans. They also worked hard to develop the economy. Even when facing the giant rabbit, they did not give in.
Nanbang's former advantageous shipbuilding industry has been stolen by rabbits. The boss has a piece of fat meat. Now he will never be willing to be stolen from the semiconductor industry.
Fidel heard something from the South Base Manager's words, obviously not saying it in full. He smiled faintly and said, "I am a researcher in the Asia-Pacific region of Rand. You should know that the report I wrote will appear on the desks of senior American personnel. Maybe it will be good for you to reveal some information to me."
For Nanba, the United States is just a father. Without Meida, Beiba has already fought to unify the peninsula, regardless of whether it is fighting or not, the Seoul area will definitely be over.
The questioned Nanbain supervisor was only embarrassed for a few seconds. He gritted his teeth and finally revealed that the core plan they had formulated to fight against rabbits might be invalid. So what about the industry alliance?
The semiconductor industries of Japan, South Korea and a certain island in the southeast have joined forces to squeeze the living space of rabbit-related industries.
"Is this useful?" Fidel was very suspicious.
"In the past, we cooperated with Rabbit's companies mainly for cost considerations, but now we have received government subsidies and can tolerate higher costs and lower profits. This time we must suppress Rabbit's plan to develop the semiconductor industry. Must, must, must, must!"
Even after saying several "must be necessary", the Nanbasin manager's face turned red. It felt like "if you fail, you will be successful." If you don't defeat the rabbit, they will not be alive.
Chapter completed!