Reinventing the Millennium.

Chapter 857
Fang Zhuo didn't expect to see Zhang Rujing in the United States, but he understood why the other party appeared here.

He had heard that Tai Ji had some style changes after the change of head, and the entanglement with SMIC was a manifestation.

When I met Zhang Rujing this time, I learned more about the situation. SMIC and Taiji had ended the lawsuit through a settlement agreement, but now Taiji has no intention of resolving the problem through an agreement. Commissioned the ITC to thoroughly rule the posture.

The core content is three patent infringements, and the appeal is product ban.

Fang Zhuo is relatively familiar with the ITC procedures of the International Trade Commission, including a large part of the focus of his consideration of the Yike mobile phone patent is also related to this department, which does have the right to ban the sale of products in the US market.

The problem is that this prohibition of sales is related to patent infringement. He knows that SMIC's 90nm process technology was imported from the Belgian Microelectronics Center. It stands to reason that there should be no disputes with Taiji on this process.

If it involves the 130nm process technology, this part is relatively backward after all, and there is an upper limit for losses, so the sale will be banned.

"SMIC has a good foundation in manufacturing process technology, and only partially imported Belgian technology at the beginning." Zhang Rujing replied, "But Taiji wants to use Section 337 investigation procedures to force our products to be banned. We are confident of winning the lawsuit. Confidence."

"However, I have to admit that this entanglement has already hit the confidence of our international customers to a certain extent. Even if the ITC has not yet made a ruling, Taiji has achieved some of their goals."

The purpose of bloodletting!
Zhang Rujing frowned and said, "I came here this time because Tai Ji filed a new lawsuit with the Northern California court. I need to have some new communication with the law firm."

Fang Zhuo was thoughtful, and after getting a general understanding of the situation in this regard, he changed to a more relevant topic. Next year, Bingxin needs to apply for a procurement and introduction license again, while SMIC has already obtained it twice.

"It was more difficult when we ran for the first time. I believe that Fang always led the team to experience it. The second time, we were approved without any obstacles." Zhang Rujing said with ease, "There is no problem in this regard."

Fang Zhuo asked: "Will there be targeted changes because our craftsmanship has reached the international first-line level?"

Just as Zhang Rujing was about to answer, he suddenly choked up and sighed: "I want to say there is no problem, but SMIC hasn't tried this level yet."

Bingxin's 65nm has been mass-produced, and more than 100 million mobile phones equipped with chips have been sold, but SMIC's process has not yet been implemented.

Thinking about it more carefully, I came here in a hurry to entangle with Taiji, but Mr. Fang has opened up the industrial chain with high spirits, which is really two extremely sharp contrasts.

Zhang Rujing is happy to see the progress of semiconductors in the mainland, even if it is not SMIC.

However, the gloom of the two comparisons is also human nature that cannot be restrained.

"Then I will explore the way first. You explored the way before, and now I explore the way. It can always be used." Fang Zhuo adjusted the atmosphere with one sentence. When he was pulling people to the United States, he asked Mr. Zhang for permission. experience.

Zhang Rujing smiled, and thanked him face to face again: "Dr. Jiang told me about Bingxin's willingness to raise money, which helped us a lot."

Bingxin's willingness to raise funds is regarded as a signal of cooperation, which is a good thing. In addition, Bingxin's appearance means that Mr. Fang behind him will make a move. No matter what field he is in, his little reputation is useful.

"It's just a little favor." Fang Zhuo shook his head.

He is not modest. Given the amount of negotiation between SMIC and Datang, it is really no problem for Bingxin to take over completely, but... First, it involves SMIC's own considerations, and second, it has to take the external situation into consideration.

There are only two wafer manufacturing companies in the mainland that have the license to purchase equipment and introduce technology. Suddenly, one becomes the major shareholder of the other, and it is easy to cause some sensitive chain reactions.

This is also the main reason why Fang Zhuo only proposed a symbolic 5% when meeting Jiang Shangzhou before.

After all, he has to give priority to ensuring the healthy operation of the ice core, and risk assessment is a very important one.

However, like the inspection in Berlin a few days ago, regardless of the simple administrative negotiation there or his discussion of the idea of ​​building a foreign factory with Qiu Ciyun, the results of both sides were not satisfactory.

If Bingxin invests in Germany, according to Fang Zhuo's idea, the local government must pay for a joint venture. There are big differences on this point. However, Qiu Ciyun, the president, is opposed to foreign investment, especially German investment, and thinks it is unnecessary. Opening a new factory is far less favorable than the favorable time, place and people in the Mainland.

Fang Zhuo talked about his consideration of supply chain risks, and also a little bit about the priority administrative factors in this plan, but Qiu Ciyun still disagrees with the direction this time. From the current situation and a foreseeable period, he thinks that the boss Some worry too much.

Both ends are not good, and Fang Zhuo has always respected the opinions of professionals in Bingxin. After all, the company has just stepped into the fast lane of development, and he can't emphasize his "unfounded worries", so he can only save such a plan first. look at the situation.

When the private plane arrived in San Francisco, Fang Zhuogang and Zhang Rujing ended a relaxed topic talking and laughing, and he suddenly had a response to his previous thoughts.

"Mr. Zhang, Tai Ji filed a new lawsuit in the Northern California court. This should be taken seriously. The ruling process of the ITC International Trade Commission takes a long time, but it may be affected by the judgment of the Federal Court."

Fang Zhuo linked Taiji's new action with ITC.

Zhang Rujing was slightly taken aback, but he didn't consider this point. ITC's independence may not be so strong.

He nodded solemnly and accepted the reminder from Mr. Fang.

A group of people went to Yike's Silicon Valley R&D center.

Christmas is approaching, and all foreign employees are on holiday. Many domestic employees also take this opportunity to relieve their tense mood. At present, there are still two types of people in the R&D center who are maintaining normal working conditions. staff.

The people of Morning Star have never changed their color from Taiwan to the mainland to Silicon Valley.

"Mr. Fang, how many Yike mobile phones have you sold now?" Zhang Rujing walked around with Mr. Fang, recalled the recent Yike products, and asked casually about the situation.

"232 million units." Fang Zhuo gave the latest figure.

Zhang Rujing suddenly turned around after taking two steps, and asked in surprise, "How much? Isn't it more than 100 million?"

"It's been three days before Shibie, let's treat each other with admiration, not to mention, it's the 12th day of Shibie." Fang Zhuo smiled slightly, quoting a comment he had seen from PCMag, a well-known IT magazine, "After all, our Mars is an alien object. It's the light of Android."

Zhang Rujing was really impressed.

This three-day farewell is not only suitable for his perception of ice cores, but also suitable for Yike, who has greatly increased sales in a short period of time.

He praised: "Mr. Fang's Android Light really has the demeanor of the mainland Samsung."

"Samsung? It's just South Korea's Xiaoyike." Fang Zhuo joked, "Mars is now the most capable touch-screen phone on the market."

There are only two models on the market now, and the co-branded models like LG have not entered the United States at all.

Zhang Rujing gave a thumbs up, took out the newly bought Mars, and said with a smile: "When will Qualcomm distribute the orders to our SMIC, and let Mars try our technology."

"SMIC searched up and down." Fang Zhuo encouraged, "Comrade still needs to work hard."

Zhang Rujing made a letter of instruction: "Listen to the teachings from the No. 1 semiconductor in the mainland."

Fang Zhuo poured a cup of tea, and seeing Mr. Zhang clicked on "Fruit Killer", he shook his head again and again: "I'm a layman, but I just followed the trend."

"Semiconductors in the mainland can't be regarded as following the trend." Zhang Rujing gave his former younger brother a high evaluation, "South Zhang North, that's all."

Fang Zhuo laughed loudly: "It should be east and west, Luzhou and Shencheng are about the same north and south."

Zhang Rujing clicked start, and after five seconds, the game ended. He raised his head and said seriously: "I'm not talking about my card, but the one in the south."

It was Zhang Zhongmo, the retired desk secretary.

He has been in the semiconductor arena for more than 50 years, even the foundry model was created by him, he is a real godfather.

Although Zhang Rujing is a competitor with the other party, he also has a very high evaluation of this old acquaintance.

"Senior, you've lost your mind." Fang Zhuo frowned.

Zhang Rujing finished the second game, and said with a smile: "Buzhesha, Lao Zhang is 76 this year, no matter how good he is, I think the future will be dominated by the north."

He praised it, but also really felt that the waves of the Yangtze River are so fierce, let's wait and see the future.

Fang Zhuo smiled slightly: "If Zhang Zhongmou hears such words, I'm afraid I can help him up so that we can fight again."

Zhang Rujing shook his head, Nan Zhang has retreated, how can he live a second life.

　It's too late today, I'll make it up this weekend.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)