"Big?" Zhou Shuo repeated it repeatedly. He thought his business should not be small, right? What else is bigger? You know that this is nothing else. A lithography machine costs at least millions of dollars. What they are discussing now is a business of tens of millions of dollars. This is not big, what else is big?

"Big." Fang Jiange nodded heavily and expressed his attitude.

"Okay, I want to hear Mr. Fang's opinion, too." Zhou Shuo looked at Fang Jiange with a little curiousness.

Fang Jiange did not rush to reveal his plan, but instead asked Zhou Shuo: "In terms of lithography machine research, our domestic foundation is still inferior to Japan after all, right?"

Zhou Shuo thought about it and although he was unwilling to give up, he still nodded in a realistic manner and said, "Yes, it is not an exaggeration to say that Japan is a world-class level in precision optical engineering. Our country still needs to make up for many courses in this regard."

Fang Jiange instructed him in a row: "Then even if we get the 0.5 micron process technology today, we may not be able to guarantee a continuous leading position, right?"

Zhou Shuo retorted: "At least we have won some time to catch up and reduce the gap with the world's advanced level."

"But if the gap in scientific research capabilities cannot be reduced, this advantage will soon be widened." Fang Jiange spread his hands and looked at him frankly.

Zhou Shuo sighed deeply and couldn't speak. His understanding of lithography machines and even the semiconductor industry is far greater than that of Fang Jiange. It is precisely because of this that he knows the cruelty of these words more clearly. On the surface, the technological development of lithography machines seems to be an independent line, but in fact, every progress of its progress almost pulls the upgrading of the country's overall industry.

More precise manufacturing technology is needed, higher resolution measurement technology, more automated processing technology, more characteristic application materials, and even breakthroughs in basic science...

If integrated circuits are the crown of precision manufacturing technology, then lithography machine manufacturing is the most dazzling diamond in this crown. Below it, what is needed is the support of an entire industrial system. A latecomer country like China does not have a large amount of investment, and only relies on one or two unique technologies. The leading part will sooner or later be caught up and surpassed.

Seeing that Zhou Shuo was speechless, Fang Jiange couldn't help laughing: "Actually, Mr. Zhou doesn't need to be so frustrated. Sometimes you can't just look at it from your technical perspective. Whether you admit it or not, the rules of this world are still based on business. Sometimes things that cannot be done by technical means may not be able to do in business."

Zhou Shuo raised his eyebrows in surprise, looked at Fang Jiange and asked, "What kind of high opinions does Mr. Fang have? I'll listen carefully."

Seeing that Zhou Shuo was finally humble, Fang Jiange nodded with satisfaction and said, "Actually it's very simple. We can just buy Nikon."

"Ah?" Zhou Shuo grew up and looked at Fang Jiange in disbelief: "Acquiring Nikon? Do you know what level of Nikon is? Let's not talk about you and me, even if the government uses foreign exchange reserves, it is impossible to bypass the Japanese government and eat others."

You should know that Nikon is not just a manufacturer of lithography machines. Its most famous is the camera industry. As long as it cannot defeat Nikon's camera industry, it will always be able to maintain its lithography machine department and thus obtain policy protection from the Japanese government. The Japanese will never let Chinese companies intervene in the Nikon acquisition.

"Haha, that's of course." Fang Jiange smiled complacently: "You guys who work in technology like to fight head-on. But industrial development and a good business strategy can achieve twice the result with half the effort. The Nikon family's great business is true. But it is not impeccable. We may not be able to take action in a perfect Nikon, so we can create some accidents and put it in trouble. Even if we can't take over the entire Nikon and destroy its lithography machine research and development department, there is still no problem."

Zhou Shuo was silent for a moment, nodded cautiously and said, "Since Mr. Fang already knows what to do in detail, I am willing to ask for advice humbly."

Fang Jiange smiled with satisfaction, and his white teeth shone in his cracked mouth: "My plan is actually based on your technology. As you said, Fanhan Group has mastered a gain technology that can increase the process of lithography machines by one level. So can Nikon's 0.35 micron process lithography machine be upgraded to a 0.24 micron process lithography machine?"

Zhou Shuo nodded and said, "Of course, the lithography machine can use my technology before entering the 10-nanometer level."

"That's right!" Fang Jiange shouted excitedly: "Nikon and Asmai, as the only two major lithography machines in the world, will definitely be in a difficult situation. The 0.35 micron process has just come out. If Nikon can make a breakthrough in the 0.24 micron process immediately, then Asmai will definitely be defeated. Who will not be moved by the opportunity to dominate the entire lithography machine market?"

"You mean, let me take out this technology and cooperate with Nikon?" Zhou Shuo said strangely: "If Nikon gets this technology and then dominates the field of lithography machines, my technical threshold is very low, and the Japanese will definitely leave us alone in the end."

"No, no, so I said, Mr. Zhou, you are so affordable." Fang Jiange laughed and said, "Your previous methods are at most just a fraud. If you want to say that the conspiracy is still far from it."

He advised Zhou Shuo: "You first broke through the upgrade from 0.8 micron to 0.5 micron technology in a short time. After obtaining the Japanese 0.5 micron technology, you can achieve the upgrade of 0.35 micron technology. I am afraid that fools will know what good things you have. Of course, our technology cannot be handed over to Nikon, but you can use this technology to lure Nikon into a cooperative relationship. Compared with Intel's large orders, the domestic market is inferior."

Fang Jiange said confidently: "Nikon is absolutely impossible to reject this temptation. Monopoly is deeply embedded in the desires of every capitalist. On the one hand, you have to agree to provide Nikon with improved technology of 0.24 micron process, and on the other hand, you have to provide them with relevant technologies of 0.35 micron. But at the same time, we also have to promote the country to issue a high-tech export ban on lithography machines. Then, on this condition, we require the construction of a lithography machine production line in China. In order to obtain technology, we can not care about commercial interests. We agree to provide Nikon with technology upgrades and assembly business with low profits or even zero profits. After all, our country has precedents in this regard. Nikon will definitely think that this is another market-changing effort."

Fang Jiange spoke incessantly about his plans and making a name for himself: "After realizing the 0.24 micron process technology, Nikon will definitely get a large order from Intel. This is the time to play with the meat. The key problem is that the integrated circuit industry is currently the engine of the US economy. The Japanese and German industries involved in advanced lithography machines are all hard-core American crops, so they can feel at ease to hand over their economic lifeline to them. But what is my Celestial Empire? At least in name, it is a socialist country!"

He slapped the table suddenly and sneered: "Americans absolutely cannot accept it. The core equipment used by the semiconductor industry, as its new economic growth point, is madeinchina! When Nikon signed a contract with Intel, he would never mention that his lithography machine was made in China. Anyway, the exporter of the equipment must be Japan. They must think that since the domestic market is about changing technology, it is to make a fortune in silence. Nikon will not care about advanced integrated circuit manufacturing technology and whether it will be applied to the military industry. What kind of urinary nature of the Japanese in this regard is also a criminal record."

Fang Jiange said sinisterly: "When Nikon and Intel sign a contract and assemble the equipment to the country... Think about it, if we report to the US government that Nikon has violated the embargo list for high-tech products, under the strong pressure of the American father, does the Japanese son have the courage to continue to provide the domestic lithography machine components with advanced 0.35 micron process? Once Nikon cannot execute the contract and falls into a breach of contract with Intel, what will the lithography machine department that will cause all these consequences?"

After hearing Fang Jiange's plan, Zhou Shuo almost felt like a bucket of ice water pouring from head to toe. It was cruel, too ruthless. Compared to him, he really had some things to learn! This plan was linked one by one, and every time he calculated the weakness of human nature. It was a conspiracy, but it was almost comparable to an open conspiracy. Even if a person with insight saw that this was a trap, how could he stop Nikon's ambition to dominate the field of lithography machines?

It is necessary to know that it takes two or three years to develop a 0.24 micron process technology under normal conditions. Intel's next-generation CPU factory cannot use ASMA's 0.35 micron technology when there is a 0.24 micron technology to choose from.

There is no problem in promoting the export of immersive lithography machines in China by banning the export of immersive lithography machines. Anyone with eyes must know that this key technology cannot flow out at will. The American mentality is easy to guess. China's overall economic situation is there, and it is easy to recover it if it leads by chance. But if China-made lithography machines are allowed to enter Intel's factory, then domestic lithography machines can enter a virtuous cycle.
Chapter completed!