The selection of Nvidia and Apple as the first two companies to lobby for was not a suggestion from the team, but it turned out that Fang Zhuo's own considerations still had a certain effect.
Both Huang Jen-Hsun and Cook have a style of doing things within business logic rather than engaging in speculation.
For example, Google Chairman Schmidt, whom Fang Zhuo is more familiar with, was not included in the list of visits because he has close ties with the Pentagon and his position is quite ambiguous.
In fact, quite a few executives of high-tech companies have similar frequencies in their logic and thinking.
Dislike conflict, prefer cooperation, and support globalization.
Once such a group portrait is drawn, it actually fits well with Bingxin's shadow shareholders and Fang Zhuo's friends.
However, as Fang Zhuo hinted to Huang Renxun, this year's situation is special...
After sending gifts, discussing technology, and expressing positions, when a certain consensus was reached with Cook and Huang Jenxun, the "extensive communication" that Fang Zhuo boasted became more and more true in May.
Represented by Huang Renxun, a group of overseas customers and potential users of Bingxin.
Represented by Cook, a group of American high-tech companies.
One of Fang Zhuo's two major goals in coming to the United States is to promote American business voices. As for the other goal... that is to go to Washington to discuss the situation.
At the end of May, after a series of intensive visits, a special plane flew to Washington.
It's the middle of the year, and old friend Geithner is still in office, but it's becoming more and more obvious that he, the financial steward, is approaching the end of his term. Moreover, he has been surrounded by recent turmoil, making it difficult to talk freely.
Therefore, Fang Zhuo met Geithner's close friend Austin here in Washington, who was also a former golfing friend.
Although Austin does not hold any position, he is like what is often claimed in the media as "a source close to XX", with deep connections and the ability to influence both sides.
Fang Zhuo met Austin this time and heard a solution to the current situation from his friends.
The impact of Yike+Bingxin is indeed huge, and many people are staring at this and speaking out.
Comparatively speaking, as a company listed on Nasdaq, Yike's IC design capabilities are quite acceptable. After all, whether Qualcomm or Apple, these two high-end chips that are not inferior are both in the United States.
Qualcomm is becoming more and more dominant in baseband chips.
And the ice core...
Although it owns a wafer fab in Germany, there is no comparable company in the foundry field in the United States - GF was spun off from AMD and introduced to the UAE tycoons. Its 32nm process is a mess, and AMD's CPU has been ruined.
Obtained the shameful title of "i3 Silent Seconds".
Under such circumstances, Bing Xin seemed to have no choice but to make some noise to shut people up.
This is the situation that Austin expressed, and he stated a plan that I wonder whether there is a consensus in Washington.
"Ice core can no longer purchase advanced photolithography machines from the Netherlands, and this restriction will be made public."
After Austin made such a major request, he observed the expression of the ice core leader.
Fang Zhuo frowned: "Advanced? How advanced?"
Austin had obviously done his homework and immediately replied after hearing this: "NXE:3100 and subsequent upgraded models."
NXE:3100 is ASML’s experimental EUV model, and the follow-up will obviously be an upgraded mass production model.
Fang Zhuo was stunned when he heard this: "We didn't place an order for 3100!"
"Ice Core has tried to do this before, Mr. Fang, this should not happen, at least it should not happen at this stage." Austin considered.
Fang Zhuo's expression became excited, he stood up and flatly refused: "No!"
Bingxin did not get the EUV quota from the Netherlands, but in order to obtain the possibility, it even triggered shocking changes in the Japanese business community!
I haven't bought it here yet, so you just impose restrictions?
If you do this, won't the blood of Japanese companies be shed in vain?
Then Toshiba has begun to abolish semiconductor-related departments!
No, I firmly oppose it!
"I will never accept this!" Fang Zhuo said loudly, "Bingxin has already obtained the license and has complied with various regulations during the license period. Now it is facing listing. This is unfair to Bingxin and all shareholders.
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"Mr. Fang, you..." Austin was a little helpless, "Let's pass this moment first, and we'll see what happens next."
Fang Zhuo glared at Austin, as if he was also glaring at the person behind him, and asked: "What should I do if I go public? Daole, what should I do?"
The emergence of such a restriction plan is definitely a negative for ice cores.
Although EUV is still far away from commercial use, it represents a bad signal.
Austin is also a little irritated. He has also invested money through MIGA funds. However, it is not Daole's problem now. The most important thing is to stop some people's mouths.
He emphasized again: "Mr. Fang, the most important thing now is not this. I believe that as long as the ice core continues to comply with the relevant regulations of the permit, things will turn around in the future."
Austin's meaning and attitude are already obvious.
Fang Zhuo did not look at this "close friend" this time. He sat down again and only repeated one sentence: "Then the ice core cannot be put on the market this time..."
Austin nodded silently, there was nothing he could do.
Fang Zhuo repeated it twice and sighed: "When can business return to business? I just want to make money in peace and order."
"If business only returns to business, then I'm afraid it would be difficult to solve the patent issue of Yike." Austin said calmly, "Mr. Fang, I think that certain restrictions are no problem for the current development of ice cores.
As for the future, there will always be time for the value of the ice core to be realized."
As long as the shadow shareholders are still in place, Bingxin's shares can always be cashed out.
Even if it is not listed on the market, there is still a way.
Fang Zhuo shook his head: "Forget it, you... you are really making things difficult for me."
Austin was just a messenger. Seeing that although Mr. Fang was unwilling, his attitude had relaxed, so he smiled and said: "Mr. Fang, take a step back to jump further."
"Hmph, I'm afraid it will be troublesome for me to communicate with Goldman Sachs." Fang Zhuo tapped his fingers on the table and frowned slightly, "Austin, this restriction plan cannot be thrown out immediately. We must first exaggerate the importance of EUV, although it is indeed very important.
, only in this way can some people feel that they have won a big victory."
Austin saw that Mr. Fang started thinking about related actions so quickly, and felt that this person was indeed a man who could make money.
He laughed: "Okay, Mr. Fang, do you have any other instructions?"
"Yes." Fang Zhuo gave new instructions succinctly, "come with me to meet with the people from Goldman Sachs."
Austin changed his mind: "This..."
"After all, I have to prove my innocence. I have the intention to go public, but I can't help it." Fang Zhuo drank the coffee in one gulp, "What can I do?" ()
This chapter has been completed!