In September, as Liang Mengsong was summoned to appear in court in the United States, the lawsuit between TSMC and Fuxin became intense.
TSMC's legal team tried every means to pry Liang Mengsong's mouth open and obtain any testimony that was beneficial to them.
The whole lawsuit affects the hearts of the entire industry, especially the fate of Fuxin, Samsung, TSMC, and Liang Mengsong, which will determine the future global advanced technology foundry pattern.
"Lao Guo, how is the situation?"
Lu Fei came down from the boarding stairs and saw Guo Xing, Zhang Tianmei and others who were picking up the plane. He eagerly asked about the latest battle situation.
"Mr. Lu, everything is going well. Dr. Liang is coping very comfortably. Although TSMC has been looking for flaws in him, fortunately, Dr. Liang received special training before appearing in court and was able to withstand the cross-examination and questioning of these top litigators.
Make things difficult."
Guo Xing laughed.
"good!"
Lu Fei was relieved in his heart.
As long as Liang Mengsong doesn't expose a big problem, then the offense and defense will be different. The jury, the judge, the media, and the public opinion are all my people. TSMC, how do you want to win this international lawsuit?
Haha, the advantage is mine!
"Saul and the others said that we are at least 70% sure of winning the case, but TSMC has not given up yet and seems to be planning to summon you to appear in court for questioning." There was a trace of disdain in Guo Xing's words.
"I?"
Lu Fei was startled.
"Yes, I don't know if Samsung disclosed the information about the verbal transaction between you and Lee Jae-yong." Guo Xing said angrily, "Since TSMC can't find a breakthrough in Liang Mengsong, it just wants to use it as a doctor.
Did you dig something out of you?"
"TSMC is so desperate that it jumps over the wall!"
Lu Fei curled his lips contemptuously.
"We are not afraid. If TSMC cannot provide the court with any important materials to prove that you are related to this case, you can refuse to appear in court to testify." Guo Xing said seriously.
Lu Fei got into the car and leaned back on the chair, "Lao Guo, in this case, you go and send a message to TSMC, saying that I appreciate the many years of cooperation between the two companies and the cross-strait relations, and I am willing to give TSMC one last out-of-court chance."
Opportunities for reconciliation never wait!”
"Ah? Mr. Lu, are we negotiating with TSMC?"
Guo Xing showed an expression of disbelief.
"That's right." Lu Fei nodded.
"But Mr. Lu, the situation is very good now, why do we need to negotiate with TSMC? Especially at this juncture, I don't know if you think you are really a breakthrough, and TSMC may not miss the opportunity to summon you to appear in court."
Guo Xing frowned, unable to understand.
"What I want is for them to have this illusion. Of course, if peace talks can be made, it is not impossible. After all, it is better to resolve enemies than to end them. This is also the intention of the relevant leaders here and on the other side. We must give them face and talk to them."
Unity.”
Lu Fei grinned.
"But this..."
Guo Xing still found it hard to accept.
"What's more, even if we win the first trial, will TSMC be convinced? We will definitely appeal and continue the second trial. Such trials will only waste Dr. Liang's research and development time and energy."
Lu Fei waved his hand.
Guo Xing pondered for a long time and agreed: "I understand, Mr. Lu, how should I tell Jiang Shangyi?"
Lu Fei said eloquently, "There is also the last sentence, which is also the most critical sentence, 'This is the last chance, don't say you didn't predict it'!"
"Don't tell me you didn't predict what you said?"
Jiang Shangyi stood in the hotel, pacing back and forth, repeating these words. The weight of Mr. Lu's words was not low.
The vice president said weakly: "Yes, every time Lu Fei says this on Twitter or Facebook, it means that the rival company is going to be in trouble. The last time he said 'don't say it's unforeseen', it was
Speaking of Samsung, Samsung’s current situation is..."
"Haha, does he want peace talks? He wants TSMC to admit defeat and us to sign an alliance! Lu Fei is too confident!" Jiang Shangyi said with a gloomy face.
"Dad Jiang, how about we go and talk?"
The vice president and other TSMC executives made suggestions one by one.
"well."
Jiang Shangyi sighed helplessly.
Before switching, TSMC could have refused directly.
But that’s not possible now, the landlord’s family has no food left!
The decline in sales of iPhone 4S, which had high hopes, directly affected TSMC's order volume, resulting in a 10-point decline in revenue in the third quarter. Coupled with the strong rise of Fuxin, the cancellation of mainland semiconductor orders, and the failure of lawsuits, etc.
News, TSMC’s stock price has continued to fall.
At least billions of Taiwan dollars have evaporated!
TSMC has not received orders from other chip companies except Apple, and its newly developed CoSoW technology has not attracted customers. However, Fuxin has done the opposite.
Not only did it use info, the world's most cost-effective advanced packaging technology, to steal TSMC's business, but it also shamelessly started a price war due to its successful mass production of the 32nm process.
Although TSMC has made a breakthrough in the 28nm process, the current major chip manufacturers simply do not need such an advanced process as 28nm.
Nowadays, Japanese and European chip giants such as STMicroelectronics, Infineon, Toshiba, and even Qualcomm, MediaTek and other manufacturers have given up cooperating with TSMC and instead choose the preferential foundry of Fuxin's "32nm process + info packaging technology"
combo.
TSMC not only lost a large number of large orders from long-term customers, but also fell out of the logical supply chain because of Apple's supply chain.
Right now, Apple is TSMC’s only lifeline.
"How did Apple respond?"
Jiang Shangyi let out a long breath in depression.
"Cook said that iPhone 4S production reduction is inevitable, and new orders will have to wait until the logic conference is over to comprehensively evaluate the impact of LogicX5 on iPhone 4S sales before taking action." The vice president looked frustrated.
"How long will it take?"
"I'm going to attack you, Amu! We will have already gone to drink the northwest wind when we wait for Apple's new order. By then, the company will inevitably lay off employees. Should we lay off you, me, or him?!"
"Apple is nothing more than that!"
TSMC's senior executives are full of resentment and talking about it.
"Okay, okay, Apple can't protect itself."
Jiang Shangyi frowned. Who would have thought that when the iPhone 4s caused a "big intestine scandal", Logic immediately cut the prices of the entire iPhone and LogicX series. Samsung, Nokia, HTC, Shenzhou and other friends had to follow suit. As a result, the mobile phone industry exploded
The new round of "price cuts", the high price of iPhone 4s, and the poor reputation have taken a huge impact on sales.
What's more, logicX5 is coming soon!
"Dad Jiang, do you want to call Mr. Zhang and ask for instructions on whether to talk to Lu Fei again?"
The vice president and others cast inquiring glances.
"Please ask for permission. At this point, peace talks with Fu Xin may not be a good choice."
Jiang Shangyi understood this truth.
Zhang Zhongmou also thought clearly and immediately agreed to peace talks.
The meeting took place at the Moscone Center where the logic conference was held. The next day, the TSMC team attended the meeting as scheduled.
At this moment, Lu Fei is engaged in rehearsal.
"Mr. Lu, they are here!"
Guo Xing led Jiang Shangyi and three other people through the security lines set up and came to the first row in front of the stage.
"snort!"
A cold snort came from the first row of seats.
Jiang Shangyi turned around and saw Liang Mengsong with a livid face and a pair of hostile eyes staring straight at him.
"traitor!"
Before Jiang Shangyi could attack, the TSMC executives behind him couldn't bear it. If it weren't for the bastard Liang Mengsong, how could TSMC be overtaken by Fuxin, and why would they be so passive!
He was actually forced into a corner to negotiate!
"What did you say!"
Liang Mengsong stood up abruptly, eyes wide with anger.
"Mr. Jiang, I didn't invite you, TSMC, to criticize Dr. Liang!" Lu Fei stood in front of him, "If TSMC comes to mediate with this attitude today, then there is no need to continue the discussion. You can go back.
I’ll reimburse the plane ticket!”
"I'm sorry, Mr. Lu, I didn't manage my subordinates well."
Jiang Shangyi had to bend down and apologize.
"If you want to talk, then take a seat."
Lu Fei patted Liang Mengsong on the shoulder.
As soon as Jiang Shangyi and others sat down, they heard him say:
"You must also know very well that I came to you for mediation this time. I am sincere and hope that we can turn our differences into friendship. I wonder what you and Mr. Zhang think?"
"Mr. Lu, our demands are actually not high. We only need one condition for reconciliation, which is to ask Liang Mengsong to leave Fuxin. We will never allow TSMC to rebel..."
Jiang Shangyi said seriously.
"Haha, traitor?"
Liang Mengsong couldn't help but interrupt.
"Ahem! Mr. Jiang, pay attention to your wording! When did Dr. Liang betray TSMC? If seeking another job is considered a traitor, then who are you in Samsung?"
Lu Fei narrowed his eyes.
"This is not what I said, it is what President Zhang and all TSMC colleagues agree on!" Jiang Shangyi said seriously.
"He had the nerve to say it."
Liang Mengsong smiled coldly, "When you retired as chief technology officer, you were working at TSMC. In terms of technology, qualifications, overtime, and merit, who could you say could compare with me? In the end, not only did you not get promoted, but
Transferring me to an unpopular department and hiding me away, TSMC treats me like this, why don’t I just run away?”
"If you have any grievances, you can tell me, or you can tell Mr. Zhang." Jiang Shangyi advised him with good intentions.
"I heard a rumor that one of the reasons why Dr. Liang lost the election is that you, Mr. Jiang, did not support him, which led to him being overtaken by others. Is there such a thing?"
Lu Fei glanced at everyone with a smile.
"Pure nonsense! Nonsense!"
Jiang Shangyi couldn't help but swallow his saliva.
This peace talk is definitely a Hongmen Banquet!
"No matter what, in short, I don't owe TSMC anything, but TSMC owes me!" Liang Mengsong crossed his arms.
"I won't talk about the rights and wrongs of these things. Anyway, I want peace talks and I want TSMC to withdraw the lawsuit. On this condition, TSMC can waive other compensation and even lawyer's litigation fees." Jiang Shangyi said bluntly.
"Do you think Logic, or I, lack your money? Don't talk about money with me, none of you are richer than me."
Lu Fei raised his hand.
Jiang Shangyi and others were stunned, showing their domineering attitude!
"As for the condition you proposed, do you think I will agree to it! Stop daydreaming!" Lu Fei sneered, "I just give TSMC a chance, a chance to rejoin the logical supply chain, as long as you obediently withdraw the lawsuit.
"
“Return to the logical supply chain?!”
Jiang Shangyi's heart skipped a beat. If there were logical order support, TSMC's business would definitely turn a profit!
"Of course, dropping the lawsuit is only the first step."
Lu Fei raised his second finger and said that TSMC must restore Liang Mengsong's reputation and publicly apologize. What a traitor to TSMC and a sinner of Baodao Semiconductor!
Obviously he is the hero of the rise of China's semiconductor foundry!
He is also a pioneer in cross-strait chip technology exchanges!
Dr. Liang must be vindicated!
"Mr. Lu."
Liang Mengsong never expected that he would consider himself so.
A scholar will die for his confidant!
There is only one sun in my heart! That is Mr. Lu!
"I'm afraid..."
Jiang Shangyi opened his mouth, looking embarrassed.
"I'm not done yet. Third, TSMC must support Fuxin's investment in ASML." Lu Fei stretched out his third finger.
"What? Fuxin wants to invest in ASML!"
Jiang Shangyi felt like he had heard some important information.
"Don't be careless with me. I already know that ASML has issued investment invitations to many semiconductor companies, including TSMC, Intel, Samsung, and consortiums in the Middle East..."
The corner of Lu Fei's mouth curled up, "And I also know that with TSMC's current financial resources, it will definitely not be able to take so many shares. In this case, fortunately, it will be shared by Fuxin."
"Mr. Lu, if you want to invest in ASML, is it because of EUV lithography machines?" Jiang Shangyi felt heavy in his heart.
"That's right."
Lu Fei didn't shy away from it either.
Jiang Shangyi and others were surprised at first and looked at each other, but they refused without hesitation: "Mr. Lu, I can responsibly say that even if Fuxin invests in ASML, it will never get an EUV lithography machine. As long as there is "Wassenaar"
On a day when the Agreement remains in effect, it will be impossible for any of the world's most advanced semiconductor equipment to flow into the mainland market."
"I'm a compromise person. Although I can't purchase an EUV lithography machine, I am very satisfied with the immersion DUV lithography machine." Lu Fei raised a smile at the corner of his mouth.
Currently, China Micro Semiconductor is conquering immersion DUV lithography machines, with 28nm to 14nm processes, and it must be him!
As long as you master the immersion DUV lithography machine, it is equivalent to meeting the production needs of most chip foundries. As for the EUV lithography machine, it is the need below 10nm.
But in fact, is the difference between 3nm and 5nm really big?
"This, even if we agree, Intel and Samsung will not do it." Jiang Shangyi said tangledly.
"This is none of your business, I just need TSMC's attitude." Lu Fei raised his hand nonchalantly.
"Mr. Lu, aren't you afraid of our rejection?"
Jiang Shangyi felt embarrassed and humiliated.
"Then there is no need to continue talking. Go back and prepare, let's continue fighting, and tell Zhang Zhongmou that I don't care who is in charge of TSMC now or in the future. In short, we will fight as long as TSMC wants to fight until complete victory."
, I don’t know if TSMC is ready for this!”
Lu Fei's words revealed one meaning -
Although surrender is shameful, it is very useful!
As soon as these words came out, the atmosphere of the peace talks instantly became heavy and depressing. The two sides chatted for a while, then chatted a few more words. Feeling that there was nothing to talk about, Jiang Shangyi and others left wisely.
"Mr. Lu, if you tell TSMC about our investment in ASML, will it alert you?"
Liang Mengsong said worriedly.
"Snake the grass and scare the snake? This sound is making noises in the east and west."
Lu Fei smiled and said: "As soon as the news of Fuxin's investment in ASML comes out, it can attract the attention of the Middle East consortium and lower the alert to the Middle East consortium. Only then can the Middle East consortium invest in ASML more smoothly. How would they know?
We are also included in the Middle East Consortium!"
Liang Mengsong's eyes lit up, he really deserves to be Mr. Lu!
According to the predetermined plan, after the Middle East consortium takes a stake in ASML, it will immediately build a new wafer foundry in Singapore under the name of Chartered Semiconductor in a joint venture with Fuxin, whether it is a DUV lithography machine or an EUV lithography machine.
.
"The top priority now is to prepare for the press conference."
Lu Fei smiled and said: "Whether we can make Apple and TSMC bow their heads depends on whether we can give them a fatal blow!"
