At the same time, Xu Zhou, who was far away in the Hangcheng Detention Center, was a little anxious at this time.
He has received notice that the Hangzhou City Higher People's Court will formally arraign him tomorrow!
This time is the final verdict. Once the decision is made, there is no chance of appeal.
It has been about two days since he handed over the lithography machine technology.
He didn't understand why there had been no news about such an important technology for so long.
"There's still one day left, I hope I can make it..."
…
Zhou Guofu, who left the central conference room of the Academy of Dragon Sciences, immediately contacted the president of the Academy of Dragon Sciences.
At the same time, he is also one of the powerful people in the Ministry of Science and Technology, Liu Zhongmin!
But it was his secretary who answered the phone. After some questioning, Zhou Guofu rushed over immediately after knowing the location.
Shanghai, SMIC International Headquarters.
I saw a group of official personnel leading a foreigner on a tour.
And this foreigner is the US Secretary of Commerce Raymundo who just visited yesterday.
At this moment, she was speaking arrogantly to everyone present.
"Oh! That sucks, Shet!"
"Look at your chips, Liu! This is simply an insult to the word chip."
"This is industrial waste in our country, do you understand?"
"I really suggest that you consider deepening cooperation with our country, otherwise you will only be able to use these junk chips forever!"
Liu Zhongmin had a dark face and said nothing.
Cooperation? Well said!
The previous cooperation with Longguo provided only leftovers, and the price was several times more expensive than exporting to Western countries!
Now that I say this, it sounds ridiculous!
There is nothing you can do if you are just angry and aggrieved.
Longguo lithography machines are still being researched, and many top-notch chips still need to be imported.
This time Lei Mengduo came over because the last round of five-year chip trading contract between the two countries had ended and a new round needed to be negotiated.
Liu Zhongmin’s task is to lead the team in negotiations and try to ensure that the price increase does not go too far!
At this moment, a manager from SMIC behind Liu Zhongmin could not bear the speech of the old foreign woman in front of him and said directly:
"Ms. Lei Mengduo, what you said is too absolute! We are currently developing the latest lithography machine technology. I believe that in the near future, our Dragon Country will also be able to independently develop our own lithography machines and high-end chips!"
These words made all the entourage feel the same.
Ever since they received the US Minister of Commerce yesterday, they have been holding their breath.
Lei Mengduo devalued Longguo's chips as worthless.
From design, to hardware equipment, to production process.
Everyone was complained about by him, and his words were extremely unpleasant!
Upon hearing this rebuttal, Raimondo just smiled mockingly.
"Friend, I can understand your sensitivity and low self-esteem, but I just want to say that this is impossible!"
"Why can't it be possible for us!"
Lei Mengduo spread his hands.
"This is the fact. If nothing else, can you produce reflective lenses? No other company in the world can produce them except Caisi."
"Not to mention the development of other more complex accessories and optical systems!"
The management of Shangxin Technology had nothing to say for a while and could only hold back one sentence.
"We will succeed in research and development one day, it's just a matter of time!"
"Haha, Liu, your group of friends are so ridiculous."
"I can tell you responsibly that even if I give you another ten or twenty years, you, the Dragon Kingdom, still won't be able to research it."
After speaking, Lei Mengduo shook his head extremely arrogantly.
"I don't think there is any need to visit. I don't want to waste my precious time with this industrial waste."
"Liu! Let's go directly to the next step."
Liu Zhongmin took a deep breath and suppressed the anger in his heart.
"Take Ms. Raimondo to the conference room."
After speaking, he said to Raimundo:
"I'll be there soon."
It wasn't until he saw Lei Mengduo leaving that Liu Zhongmin's face turned red with anger.
"Did you see it! This is the arrogance from the Americans! The arrogance from the West!"
"For decades, they have never looked at us, so arrogant and rude!"
"I hope you can remember what happened today, but don't be discouraged. Only the day we catch up can wash away today's shame!"
"clear!"
"receive!"
Liu Zhongmin glanced at everyone and saw that everyone was still angry, so he immediately turned around and headed to the conference room.
The two parties arrived and went directly to the topic.
"Liu! I'm sorry, we in the United States have no ideas about the chip supply plan for the next five years."
Lei Mengduo's words immediately stunned everyone.
Liu Zhongmin even said with a dark face:
"How do you say this? We had an agreement before you came to Dragon Kingdom."
Lei Mengduo shrugged his shoulders and pretended to be helpless.
"You also know that the past two years have been special. The Grizzly Bear Country and the Second Bear Country are at war, and the entire global market is being impacted. Our chips must be used with caution."
As soon as these words came out, everyone still didn't understand what they meant.
"Ms. Raimundo, tell me your conditions directly."
"Haha, I like your directness. It's very simple. There are two points in total. The first point is that the price of the chip needs to increase five times."
"What?! Our Dragon Kingdom has already paid twice as much as the market price before! Now it actually costs five times!"
Raimundo still smiled, his tone extremely contemptuous.
"No way, this is our latest pricing. If you don't accept it, you can give up the cooperation."
Liu Zhongmin did not refuse directly, but continued to ask:
"Say the second condition!"
"Oh, this is simpler. I need the Dragon Kingdom to make a statement on the war between Grizzlies and Bears and maintain the same position as our United States!"
Bang!
Liu Zhongmin slammed the table, his expression extremely ugly.
"You should know that the politics of Dragon Kingdom will never allow other countries to interfere in any way. You are setting yourself up for trouble!"
Lei Mengduo didn't care at all about Liu Zhongmin's anger, but gradually came up with a report and said:
"Perhaps you don't know, Liu, that our United States' photolithography machine technology has made new breakthroughs, a brand new 3-nanometer technology! I don't think there is much to say about its value. If Long Guo refuses this cooperation, then the subsequent Don’t even think about using cutting-edge chips!”
"I know that your country, Long Country, is currently developing 7-nanometer lithography machines. Believe me, this is just a waste of time. As long as you agree to my conditions, we can export 7-nanometer chips to Long Country in the future, even 4-nanometer chips. no."
"So, you have to think about it carefully, Liu!"
As soon as these words came out, everyone was silent.
The United States actually created 3 nanometers!
This tiny 1 nanometer is like a chasm that is difficult to cross in the eyes of scientific researchers.
Now...the gap between the two sides has widened again.
At this moment, Liu Zhongmin also felt sad in his heart, but it happened at this time!
Is it true that God is going to cut off our Dragon Kingdom’s path to rejuvenation?
Liu Zhongmin clenched his fists. After a while, he stood up and said:
"We need to think about it and that's it for today!"
Raimundo smiled indifferently.
If technology is stuck, Longguo will never have room to turn around and will only fall into a vicious cycle.
Thinking of this, Lei Mengduo was in a good mood and left the meeting room with a smile.
In the conference room, no one left spoke, and they were all trapped in the shock just now.
But at this moment, the conference room door was opened again.
Zhou Guofu rushed in with excitement on his face.
"What a happy event! What a happy event! Where is Lao Liu?"
Liu Zhongmin stared.
Just then something happened that greatly affected the national destiny. This week Guofu shouted with great joy.
It's really a bit harsh.
"Old Zhou, what are you talking about! Did you know that the lithography machine in the United States now breaks through 3 nanometers? What a happy event!"
Zhou Guofu was stunned for a moment, then waved his hand nonchalantly.
"3 nanometers is nothing!"
As he spoke, he patted the document in Liu Zhongmin's hand.
"Come! Take a look at this set of documents. I guarantee that the 3-nanometer lithography machine from the United States will not count!"
