Reborn in 2011, 985 missing from two copies

Chapter 545: Prism Gate Explodes! (Seeking monthly tickets)

"When Qualcomm chips rise to 1400 or even more expensive, the money earned from selling a domestic mobile phone is not as much as what Qualcomm makes from a chip."

"Similarly, in the future, Samsung's A screen will monopolize the high-end screen market, and the price will rise to thousands of yuan. They will make more money than mobile phone manufacturers."

"We, the mobile phone manufacturers, are just workers helping Samsung and Qualcomm make money."

Everyone's faces darkened, but they had to admit that this was very likely.

Qualcomm and Samsung monopolize high-end components and have the pricing power!

Wang Yi continued:

"If domestic companies want to change this situation, get rid of their status as wage earners, make more profits, and keep all the profits in China, they must make breakthroughs in all aspects! Like Xingyi Technology, they should achieve self-developed chips, or even self-produced chips, so that the profits of chips can be retained in China."

"We also need to achieve a breakthrough in high-end screens like Samsung did, and keep the hundreds of dollars of profits from screens in China."

"There are also lens modules and so on. If we want to make more money, we have to make breakthroughs one by one."

Everyone nodded, that's indeed how it should be!
"Only by achieving a comprehensive domestic breakthrough and completely replacing the giants in Europe, America, Japan and South Korea can we keep the profits in China, get rid of the identity of being employees of foreign giants, stop helping them make money, and start helping ourselves make money."

Wang Yi continued: "Then the question is, once we make a breakthrough in domestic products and completely replace the components of international giants, and keep the profits in China, then international giants such as Qualcomm, Samsung, and Sony will have less profits and less income, and some giants may even go bankrupt."

"The reason is simple. The pie is limited. The more we eat, the more they lose, and eventually they starve to death and go bankrupt."

"This is something that Europe, America, Japan and South Korea cannot accept."

“To do this, they will launch a technological war to completely block us, suppress us, and curb our rise.”

"Let us continue to be their workers, continue to make money for them, and help them work."

“To this end, they will use various means to suppress us.”

"For example, a chip company achieved a technological breakthrough and developed an excellent mobile phone chip, which was mass-produced by TSMC. The company's chip performance surpassed Qualcomm's, and the price was cheaper than Qualcomm and Samsung. As a result, it snatched a large number of Qualcomm and Samsung's customers and orders, making a lot of money."

"Qualcomm and Samsung have both seen sharp declines in orders and profits, suffering heavy losses."

"This made Qualcomm very angry, and it began to suppress the chip company!"

"But what will they do if they are not opponents in legitimate business competition?"

A professor at the scene spoke:
"If they can't win in direct competition, they will use special means."

"Yes, this is the typical tactic of the other party, and it works every time.

After investigating for a while, they will use trumped-up charges to ban the domestic chip company and restrict TSMC, Samsung, Intel and other companies from manufacturing for them!"

“Without foundry, no matter how powerful the chips developed by the domestic chip giant are, they will not be able to be mass-produced, and that will be the end of them.

A good cook cannot cook without rice. "

"..."

The atmosphere at the scene was somewhat depressing, and everyone fell into silence.

But some people question:

"Will they do such a thing? And will TSMC and Samsung listen?"

Wang Yi smiled: "I think everyone knows whether they will do something reckless or not. Such things happen all the time."

"As for whether TSMC and Samsung will listen? Of course. Even TSMC uses a lot of core technologies from the United States. If they dare not listen, they can sanction TSMC as well. As for Samsung, it goes without saying that the major shareholders are all American financial groups."

Everyone nodded, and Wang Yi continued: "In order to change this situation and break through the blockade, the company worked hard and invested all the money earned from other businesses into chip production process research and development, building wafer fabs, and purchasing equipment..."

"God helps those who work hard. Finally, the chip company has achieved self-production of high-end chips."

“Even if TSMC, Samsung, and Intel don’t provide foundry services, this chip company can still develop and produce its own products!”

Everyone at the scene laughed, and suddenly realized: "This certain company is none other than Xingyi Technology!"

"Yes, only Xingyi Technology has achieved the 28-nanometer process and can mass-produce 28-nanometer chips. Otherwise, it would not be able to withstand this kind of ban!"

"That's right. Xingyi Semiconductor has achieved self-development and production of 28-nanometer chips. It has also made breakthroughs in 28-nanometer packaging and testing technology. It will be difficult to ban it."

Wang Yi sighed: "Ideals are full of hope, but reality is very skinny."

"This company has achieved self-development and self-production of 28-nanometer chips. Seeing that it cannot block the chip production link, will it bow its head and admit defeat? Will it give up the blockade?"

"No, absolutely not!"

"On the contrary, they will escalate."

"Since the other party cannot block chip R&D and chip mass production, they will turn to block at the wafer level, such as blocking large silicon wafer channels!"

"Simply put, 12-inch large silicon wafers are the basic material for 12-inch wafer fabs and the basic material for producing chips."

"At present, we are unable to produce 12-inch silicon wafers ourselves and can only import them from Europe, America, Japan and South Korea."

"Once the other party bans 12-inch silicon wafers, not only will the company's chips be unable to be produced, but all 12-inch wafer fabs will have to shut down!"

Upon hearing this, everyone's faces changed and the atmosphere became extremely depressing.

This kind of thing happens too easily.

Once the technology war begins and 12-inch silicon wafers are banned, all wafer factories in the mainland will be in trouble.

Wang Yi continued: "However, the company still refused to admit defeat and continued to invest huge sums of money in research and development."

"Although large silicon wafer technology is difficult, after several years of research and development, we have made a breakthrough and achieved self-production of large silicon wafers, breaking the blockade again and continuing to develop and produce high-end chips."

"But Europe and the United States will not give up either. Seeing that they cannot stop banning large silicon wafers, they will continue to increase their efforts and ban photoresists. We also have no technology for high-end photoresists required for 28-nanometer processes and are completely dependent on imports."

At this point, everyone in the conference room frowned.

Breakthroughs in these high-tech industries are extremely difficult.

Otherwise it wouldn't be in a blank state until now.

Wang Yi sighed and continued, “Even if we make a breakthrough in high-end photoresist in a few years, there will still be a ban on EDA industrial software.”

"Once the other party restricts EDA industrial software, our chip production will also be suspended."

"This is very important. We are all using EDA industrial software from Europe and the United States. If they want to stop licensing us, we will be in trouble. There is no doubt about that."

"To this end, we are also developing EDA industrial software and trying to make breakthroughs."

"Even if photoresist and EDA industrial software have achieved breakthroughs and have been domestically produced, they still have a killer weapon - lithography machines. They restrict us from importing high-end lithography machines."

"At this point, Xingyi Technology is really helpless."

"The photolithography machine has tens of thousands of upstream and downstream industrial chains, each of which is a cutting-edge industry. No matter how powerful Xingyi Technology is, it is not a god. It is impossible to deploy all of the tens of thousands of cutting-edge industries and make them all world-class."

"This is a myth, something that a company can never achieve."

"So, once the other side launches a technological war and completely blocks us, it will be difficult for us to resist."

"For this reason, we can only stock up some lithography machines in advance."

"But unfortunately, what we buy now are old DUV lithography machines. The latest 1970i lithography machines are hard to buy. These old lithography machines can be used for 28 nanometers and 20 nanometers, but they will not be able to be used for 10 nanometers or below in the future."

"To achieve 7 nanometers, multiple exposure technology is needed, and the latest 1970i lithography machine is required."

"In other words, the lithography machines we buy now can only support the 10-nanometer process at most. In five or six years, Europe and the United States will enter the node below 7 nanometers. At that time, we will still lag behind."

"To reach 7 nanometers, we must achieve a breakthrough in domestic high-end DUV lithography machines. To achieve cutting-edge processes below 7 nanometers, we need to make breakthroughs in EUV lithography machines. Otherwise, we have no chance of winning."

"But whether it is high-end DUV lithography machines or EUV lithography machines, neither one company can make them. Even so far, no country can do it alone."

"So it's difficult for us to win this technological war. The best we can do is to make the other side pay a heavy price through a series of countermeasures."

The more Wang Yi spoke, the more solemn his expression became.

Everyone in the room had extremely complicated expressions.

How could they not know that Wang Yi was not exaggerating at all.

But there are real problems!

Mr. Zhao said, "Mr. Wang, how do you think we can achieve breakthroughs in high-end DUV and EUV lithography machines?"

Wang Yi replied: "There are tens of thousands of high-tech industries in lithography. If you want to make a breakthrough, you need two major prerequisites."

“The first major premise is that the entire industry chain is needed!”

"We are the only one that has the entire industry chain for this."

"But the entire industrial chain is just the beginning. A second major premise is needed, which is tens of thousands of upstream and downstream industrial chains, many of which are high-tech industries. All of them must be laid out, and even become industry leaders."

"Especially EUV lithography machines, which require optical lenses that only Zeiss can currently make, and no one else can. Also, EUV photoresist, which only Japan can currently make."

"If we want to catch up, we can only layout the entire industry chain and make breakthroughs in the entire industry chain!"

"It will only work if tens of thousands of upstream and downstream industrial chains all reach the world's top level."

"This technological war is inevitable and may even happen soon."

"And our Xingyi Technology is the first target that the other party wants to kill."

"But no matter how the other side blocks and encircles us, we will not give up easily, let alone bow our heads."

"On the contrary, we will work hard and fight to the end."

"If they ban us, we will invest heavily in research and development breakthroughs!"

"Whether it's high-end chip technology, large silicon wafers, high-end photoresists, or EDA software, we are all planning and investing heavily in a series of research and development."

“Although the road ahead is long and arduous, in the long run, as long as we persevere, there is always hope for a breakthrough.”

"But the field of lithography is too difficult and we can't do it."

"Okay, this report ends here. Thank you all leaders for your support."

As Wang Yi finished speaking, applause broke out at the scene.

But everyone was applauding and feeling deeply moved.

Work hard and fight to the end!
Everyone in the room was very moved by this person.

But Wang Yi said that the lithography machine is too difficult and can't be done...

It puts a lot of pressure on everyone in the room.

Mr. Zhao walked onto the stage and said, “Thank you Mr. Wang for your speech on the science and technology war. We all have a clear understanding of all the issues Mr. Wang mentioned, and we also have a clear judgment on the future situation.”

"The situation is not optimistic, it is even very dangerous!"

Everyone started talking:
"Once the technology war begins, even giants like Xingyi Technology can be blocked, let alone other companies?"

"If Xingyi Technology can't handle it, then all of our domestic companies are powerless to compete."

"The technological war is the most terrifying. If President Wang hadn't said it, we would still be happy and think we are powerful."

"If you don't think about the future, you will have immediate worries. This lecture is great. It wakes us up."

"Yes, the shock I got from the technology war speech was no less than the shock we got from the Gulf War!"

Seeing that everyone realized the seriousness of the situation, Mr. Zhao was very satisfied:
"Director Wang, when do you think the technology war will begin?"

Wang Yi sighed: "If nothing unexpected happens, it will start in 2015-2016. Next year we will go international, and the Xingyi mobile phone will be launched globally, which will inevitably impact Apple. The self-developed and self-produced Kunpeng processor will rise in an all-round way, which will inevitably impact Qualcomm and Nvidia."

"The other side's three core giants have all been impacted by us. I estimate that by 2015 at the latest, they will take action against us. Someone will propose the Xingyi Technology Threat Theory, and then the US Ministry of Commerce will investigate. That will be the beginning of the technology war."

"Once the results of the investigation are out, the crackdown will officially begin in 2016."

"So fast?"

Everyone's expression changed.

Everyone thought there was still five or six years of preparation time.

But now you tell me, it’s only been two or three years!
This is too fast.

Wang Yi sighed: "It's so fast. Our only hope is that they will escalate the situation step by step, and we can counter them. We can still compete in the early stage, but in the later stage, if we want to resist completely, or even win the technological war, we still need a breakthrough in lithography machines."

Mr. Zhao nodded: "Did you understand? Did you understand? The lithography machine is a difficult problem and the core of this technological war!"

"If we make a breakthrough in lithography, we will be able to win, and even defeat the European and American semiconductor giants."

"If we can't break through, we will fall behind sooner or later and be killed by the European and American giants!"

"In order to win the technological war, I hereby promise that the Ministry of Science and Technology will go all out and make breakthroughs in lithography machines!"

"All departments, whether it is the research institute or the National Defense University, must draw on cutting-edge forces to tackle the lithography machine problem!"

“The Ministry of Science and Technology takes the lead!”

"spare no effort!"

“Within six years, we will develop a high-end DUV lithography machine comparable to ASML’s 1970i!”

“Within twelve years, we will make a breakthrough in EUV lithography!”

"Yes!"

Everyone responded, feeling a great deal of pressure, but they also understood that this was a war of technology.

It is also a battle for national destiny!

There are not many jewels left in the crown of European and American industry.

EUV lithography machine is the top priority!
Seeing this, Wang Yi was in a good mood.

This time, the Ministry of Science and Technology is taking the lead personally, so this matter is settled!
"However, it would be even better if the big funds changed their model and invested money themselves!"

Wang Yi sighed in his heart.

In previous lives, a lot of big funds’ money was wasted.

There is not enough output.

Many companies are typical subsidy frauds, and they have no shame at all. Instead of doing this, it is better to cut these subsidies and invest them in areas such as lithography machines.

That's actually better.

Seeing Wang Yi thinking about something, Mr. Zhao smiled and said, "Mr. Wang, do you have any suggestions for the development of lithography machines? Feel free to say it!"

"You can say it anyway..." Wang Yi hesitated, should he say this...

Let’s not talk about the big fund, many units and leaders here are keeping an eye on it.

If Wang Yi cut off everyone's subsidies as soon as he opened his mouth, he would offend people.

But for the sake of the bigger picture.

In order to achieve a breakthrough in lithography, Wang Yi decided to offend someone:

"Mr. Zhao, did I really say that?"

"But it doesn't matter!"

"That's right, I will tell you everything I know."

Several other experts also spoke up with a smile.

Wang Yi nodded and said solemnly:

"The photolithography machine involves tens of thousands of upstream and downstream industries, all of which require layout and research and development. The research and development funds are an astronomical figure!"

"And other areas such as the military also need to keep spending money."

Everyone nodded. Every aspect required money, and it was difficult to squeeze out a huge sum of money to develop a lithography machine.

"For this reason, I suggest that this money be taken from the semiconductor fund!" Wang Yi changed the subject:
"The previous big fund mainly subsidized semiconductor R&D companies and chip manufacturing companies. It is better to change this model, reduce subsidies for these two aspects, and invest more funds in the development of high-end DUV lithography machines and EUV lithography machines!"

Upon hearing this, everyone's expressions changed and became very interesting.

This is a big deal.

It’s a big fund, and so many companies are watching it.

Wang Yi said, large-scale cuts, investment in lithography machines...

Those companies that were eyeing the big funds are all out in the cold.

But it is a good thing for the village.

We can now have more sufficient funds to develop lithography machines!

Mr. Zhao couldn't help but say, "Mr. Wang, Xingyi Semiconductor has made a breakthrough in 28-nanometer technology. You are the key subsidy recipient of the Big Fund and the biggest beneficiary. Once the subsidy model is changed, you will suffer the greatest loss!"

Wang Yi smiled faintly: "It's okay, there are always trade-offs. As long as the lithography machine can be fully developed and a breakthrough is made as soon as possible, we are willing to bear these losses. At worst, we can fully internationalize next year to earn foreign exchange and subsidize Xingyi Semiconductor's research and development."

"Hahaha! What a vision!" Old Zhao gave a thumbs up.

No one else could say anything.

Xingyi Technology, a major subsidy recipient, is willing to reduce subsidies and invest in lithography machines, so other institutions will suffer less losses. What can you say?
Everything is for a breakthrough in lithography machines!

But the most tragic thing is those companies that want to cheat subsidies.

"Okay, I'll propose this. Thank you again, Director Wang!"

Afterwards, the technology war speech came to an end, and everyone was filled with emotion.

Wang Yi left.

But many people have started round after round of high-level meetings to make decisions.

The next day, Mr. Zhao convened a meeting of senior executives to discuss the reform of the big fund, which once again caused an uproar:

"I can't believe it, I really can't believe it, that Director Wang is willing to take the initiative to cut subsidies and invest all of them in lithography machines! What a big picture!"

"Yes, Xingyi Technology is awesome. If it were someone else, they would want more subsidies. How could they possibly ask for a reduction in subsidies?"

"Mr. Wang took the initiative to propose it, so we naturally have to support it. After all, lithography machines are too expensive and do require more investment."

"But Mr. Wang took the initiative to propose it, and it's a righteous thing. We can't let Xingyi Semiconductor down. The big fund subsidies need to be reformed, but the subsidies given to Xingyi Semiconductor can't be too little."

"Yes, we cannot bully honest people, and we must not bully honest people who have made outstanding contributions."

"How about this, the subsidy method remains unchanged, but the subsidy threshold is raised."

"The original plan had too low a threshold. Anyone with any breakthrough could get subsidies. This is inappropriate and a sheer waste of money. I suggest raising the threshold across the board, so that subsidies are only given if there are outstanding breakthroughs and notable results!"

"Yes, for example, the original plan for wafer fab subsidies was 65% for 10nm wafer fabs, 55% for 20nm wafer fabs, 45% for 30nm wafer fabs, 40% for 35nm wafer fabs, and 28% for 50nm wafer fabs."

"I suggest a comprehensive reform, halving the subsidies for low-end wafer fabs. 65-nanometer wafer fabs will be subsidized by 5%, 55-nanometer wafer fabs by 10%, 45-nanometer wafer fabs by 15%, 40-nanometer wafer fabs by 20%, and 28-nanometer wafer fabs... as high-end processes, will continue to be subsidized by 50%!"

"In a word, subsidies are still available, but it is harder to get them. If you want to get high subsidies, you have to increase investment in research and development and improve technology."

"There is nothing wrong with cutting the low end and supporting the high end. In addition, we need to encourage more cutting-edge breakthroughs. I suggest that we add wafer fabs with a capacity of 20 nanometers or above and directly subsidize 70%!"

"This can motivate Xingyi Semiconductor to break through the 20-nanometer process as soon as possible."

"I support this, too. If Xingyi Technology can really break through the 20-nanometer process, it will be at the top of the world, and a 70% subsidy would not be excessive."

"Yes, this reform plan is very good. Whether it is chip production or chip research and development, all thresholds will be raised, low-end subsidies will be cut, and the focus will be on lithography machine research and development! High-end subsidies will remain the same, and we will continue to encourage leading companies to make breakthroughs in research and development!"

"The cut subsidies should be invested not only in lithography machines, but also in photoresists, large silicon wafers, EDA industrial software, and so on."

"Well said. I suggest launching a special subsidy called the monopoly-breaking subsidy. Any subsidy and reward will be given to anyone who breaks the monopoly of Europe, America, Japan and South Korea and fills the domestic gap!"

"You can have this!"

"This is a must!"

Many people supported it, but some people also raised objections:
"According to this reform, the subsidies for SMIC and Huahong will be greatly reduced, while Xingyi Technology's subsidies are too much!"

"What's the big deal? We are not biased towards Xingyi Technology. We are biased towards high-end technology, cutting-edge technological breakthroughs and monopoly breakthroughs. All companies are treated equally. Xingyi Technology gets more because they are capable!"

“Yes, other companies have this ability and can get the most subsidies.”

"Every time we break the international monopoly and achieve a breakthrough from zero to one, it has great strategic significance, and we must provide more subsidies and rewards."

"The more capable you are, the better. This model will also encourage other companies to put more effort into research and development instead of messing around!"

"Okay, then follow this proposal, raise the subsidy threshold, maintain high-end subsidies, cut mid- and low-end subsidies, and invest all the freed-up funds in lithography machine research and development. Also, set up a special subsidy for monopoly breakthroughs to reward cutting-edge technologies and companies that break through international monopolies!"

"Let's vote on this..."

Without any surprises, this plan was passed with zero opposition, three abstentions, and all the rest supporting!

Subsequently, relevant departments immediately began to formulate a new reform plan for the Big Fund.

Wang Yi knew nothing about this and instead came to the Xingyi Semiconductor R&D Center.

With a complicated look on his face, he approached Mr. Hu and said, "Mr. Hu, I have something to tell you. I'm sorry!"

"What's wrong, Chairman?" Mr. Hu was puzzled.

Wang Yi will reiterate all the reforms he proposed:
"The first company that the big fund supported was Xingyi Semiconductor, and we were able to get a huge subsidy."

"But in order to develop lithography machines, I took the initiative to propose subsidy reform, cutting all subsidies and investing in lithography machine research and development. In this way, our subsidies will lose the most..."

"This matter..." Mr. Hu sighed: "Mr. Wang, I can understand. Without lithography machines, everything is just empty talk. No matter how many subsidies we get, it will be useless. Only when lithography machines make breakthroughs can we be absolutely safe. I support your decision! I fully support it!"

"That's good." Wang Yi breathed a sigh of relief: "But don't worry, although the subsidy from the big fund is less, the subsidy from Xingyi Technology is sufficient. Although R&D is like that, if you need money, you get money, and if you need people, you get people!"

"Okay, Chairman, I feel relieved with your words."

Mr. Hu was in a good mood: "But there is one thing, the photolithography machine needs extra money!"

"Oh? ASML raised the price? Let it raise the price, there is nothing we can do. We just have to ship more." Wang Yi was a little helpless.

"It's not that the price has increased, it's that we purchased a lot. I talked to the senior management of ASML, and they were also worried that there would be export restrictions in the future, so they agreed to give priority to selling us a batch of 1970i and 1965ci lithography machines!"

"1970i and 1965ci!" Wang Yi was overjoyed: "Good news, great news!"

Previous older models of lithography machines, even with multiple exposure technology, could only reach a maximum of 10 nanometers.

To reach 7 nanometers, at least 1970i is required.

Of course, 1965ci is also possible. After all, 1965ci and 1970i are very close and the technology is similar.

As for older models, ASML will have to upgrade them before they can be produced using 7nm process.

The lithography machines of TSMC and Samsung were purchased early and are old models. In the future, with the upgrade of ASML, their accuracy will be improved and comparable to new models.

There is no way. A photolithography machine is so expensive. It costs so much money. It is impossible to throw it away like a mobile phone after a few years of use...

They can only pay ASML to upgrade it so that it can be comparable to the new lithography machines and continue to serve.

In fact, the 1970i and the subsequent 1980i are upgraded versions of those older lithography machines.

"Buy, 1965ci, 1970i, whatever the other party offers, we'll take." Wang Yi said with a smile, "Even if the price is a little higher, we'll buy more!"

"Okay, Chairman." Mr. Hu agreed.

"By the way, let's buy some high-end lithography machines from Nikon. Although they are not as good as ASML, they can also be used, especially the high-end ones." Wang Yi changed the subject.

Wang Yi doesn't like Nikon's old lithography machine.

But the new lithography machine that is comparable to 1965ci and 1970i is a must-buy.

"Okay!" Mr. Hu agreed.

Wang Yi said again: "Funding is not a problem. Although the subsidies from the big fund may be reduced, we are still the first priority. The group will make up for the lack of funds. The entire Xingyi Technology will sell everything it has to subsidize you, and we must also break through the 14nm process as soon as possible and build a 14nm wafer factory and production line!"

Mr. Hu was filled with emotion: "Don't worry, Chairman, in 2015, Xingyi Semiconductor will definitely achieve mass production of 14-nanometer chips!"

"Yeah!" Wang Yi nodded with satisfaction.

The Ministry of Science and Technology is very efficient.

Soon, the first draft of the subsidy reform plan of the Big Fund was completed.

High-level meetings were held one after another.

Led by the Ministry of Science and Technology and funded by the National Development and Reform Commission, the layout of the entire industrial chain of lithography machines began rapidly.

Relevant cutting-edge institutions and enterprises, each performing their own duties, have been tasked with carrying out targeted research and development.

Everything is in full swing.

Many R&D personnel are very concerned about this and are working hard on it.

There are also some core participants in the science and technology war speeches who have a clear understanding of the situation and are working hard to improve themselves.

Of course, some people think that they are worrying too much, or that lithography machines are too difficult, and their attitude is still not positive.

All I can say is that this is how the world is, there are all kinds of people.

Some academicians even felt that Wang Yi's remarks on the technology war were somewhat alarmist.

Others believe that money should be spent wisely.

Photolithography machines and semiconductors are not cost-effective and have low priority.

It would be better to put all of it into the military field.

Some people even took the lead in opposing Wang Yi's technology war speech and semiconductor investment...

Wang Yi was helpless about this.

Before the technology war officially began, many people did not take it seriously.

He did everything he could.

The rest is up to fate.

However, what Wang Yi didn't know was that on that day, Sten checked into a hotel in Hong Kong Island.

He was extremely uneasy and felt that everything around him was being monitored.

To this end, he blocked the gap in the door with a pillow to prevent eavesdropping.

Then he opened the laptop and quickly closed it.

He panicked and took out a big red cloth to cover the notebook, and then covered his head with another big red cloth.

Then he carefully opened the notebook and entered the password...

He didn't dare to make any sound, feeling that everything was unsafe...

Especially after he was interviewed by a reporter from The Guardian and disclosed top-secret information about the Prism Project, he felt that there were crises everywhere and that they were being monitored...

He knew that foreign media had already started reporting!
The Prism Gate incident will soon shock the world!

At the same time, several academicians and experts gathered together to condemn Wang Yi:
"Wang Yi is just an alarmist!"

"What kind of technological war is this? It's just for personal gain and will only affect the overall situation!"

"That's right. Xingyi Semiconductor is doing well, so they asked the Ministry of Science and Technology to increase investment in semiconductors and to invest hundreds of billions of dollars to develop lithography machines!"

"Isn't this a joke?"

"DUV lithography is so complicated. How much does it cost and how many years will it take to make it?"

“Even if a DUV lithography machine is really developed in six years, what’s the use? ASML’s EUV lithography machine has already been developed to the fourth generation. I heard it will be commercialized next year. I don’t know how far it will be developed in six years!”

"That's right. The future belongs to EUV lithography machines. We are only developing DUV lithography machines now. What future do we have? Isn't this a sheer waste of resources and money?"

"Hundreds of billions, how great would it be if it was spent in other areas? It would definitely bring out higher value."

"But what about Wang Yi? He insisted on investing in semiconductors, saying something like a technology war and was banned. When did you see him ban us? He is just complaining without any reason and worrying about nothing!"

(End of this chapter)