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Chapter 1168 We won't betray our own people
The people at the hearing were powerful figures from America, the world's largest empire. They were all seasoned veterans of Capitol Hill, having seen it all.

There are plenty of people on Capitol Hill who are better at public speaking than Papken, and when it comes to persuasive skills, the presidents of the United States are all top-notch. After all, in the United States, if you want to participate in a televised debate, you can't even get on stage if you're not good at speaking.

The members of Congress present at the scene could certainly tell that Papken was using a fallacy to shift the blame, turning the concept of banning the sale of lithography machines to America into a target of Japan's semiconductor industry.

Anyone who doesn't support SVG is a sucker for money from the Japanese. They've completely forgotten their roots and everything the Japanese have done for the Americans!

But what truly moved the powerful figures present was the statement that only America could defeat America. Did America think it was afraid of buying some outdated lithography machines from other countries?
At this moment, America is at its peak in history. All Americans consider themselves subjects of the great empire, not to mention the powerful figures who believe they are leading the empire forward and representing human civilization.

You could call them proud, even arrogant, but Americans now subconsciously consider themselves the best in the world!

Since we are the best in the world, why would we be afraid of anyone?
Just like a martial arts leader who claims to be the best in martial arts, if he were to fight someone who is considered to be far inferior to him, wouldn't he be a laughing stock and make himself a laughing stock in front of all the martial arts heroes?
According to the world's impression of the number one martial arts master, he can defeat anyone with ease, even if he gives the opponent one hand and lets the opponent make the first thirty moves.

If this applies to the American Empire, it means that even if they sell lithography machines to the mainland, America will still be confident of victory!

After Papken finished speaking, the 22 members of the hearing exchanged views before voting.

Basically, there are two attitudes. The hardline conservatives, led by Richard, are still firmly opposed to selling SVG lithography machines to mainland China.

In Richard's words, "We cannot create a bigger problem in order to solve one problem. Once the mainland's semiconductor industry develops, it will be a more troublesome opponent than Japan!"

Richard had fought in the Cochinchina War; he had been on the battlefield and knew all too well what had happened in the incredibly humiliating Cochinchina War that America had fought back then.

If it weren't for the backing of a certain rabbit (referring to a powerful foreign power) and the establishment of the 17th parallel north, which prevented the United States from fully committing to dealing with the Vietnamese, the conflict would have ultimately turned into a mess.

This has led Richard to adopt a very tough, even hostile, attitude towards the mainland across the Pacific in recent years, but he is also far more knowledgeable about and wary of the other side of the Pacific than most Americans!
The conservative lawmakers at the hearing, led by Richard, were unwilling to support SVG, but on the other hand, Democratic lawmaker Simmons tended to support Papken. Wall Street, Hollywood, Silicon Valley and other American industries are the Democratic Party's core base!
“SVG has more than 5,000 jobs, and we need to consider the needs of these 5,000 families!”

Simmons tapped his fingers on the table and said, "Also, Papken is right about one thing: America Semiconductor's opponent is America, not the continent. The continent's semiconductor industry will not be able to threaten America for the next thirty or even fifty years!"

"The Federation's most pressing task right now is to ensure SVG's survival and address the vicious competition and dumping practices of Nippon Semiconductor, rather than fabricating a fictitious enemy and engaging in empty target practice!"

"you!"

Richard felt that Simmons was making veiled criticisms when he heard these words, which annoyed him. He felt that Simmons was deliberately trying to annoy him.

The Cochinchina War was a unique and controversial war in America. People who returned to America from the battlefield were often met with disdain and hostility. Even commanders of Richard's caliber could not boast about the Cochinchina War as a significant achievement in their resumes.

The Cochinchina War had a profound impact on America, sparking anti-war sentiment, hippie culture, and many Americans consider it a war that should never have happened.

It's no wonder that Richard was furious when he heard Simmons' words, which sounded like a mockery and suggested that he wanted to go through another pointless battle.

"Focusing solely on immediate gains without a strategic vision will inevitably lead to nurturing a tiger that will eventually turn against you!"

Richard also spoke angrily, mocking Simmons and others for having no strategic vision and being utterly incompetent!

Looking at the group of councilors exchanging views, Papken was also uneasy, wondering what the voting results would be!
"12 votes in favor, 10 votes against, the hearing approves the SVG export application!"

"However, the export condition is that SVG's exported lithography machines must pass the review of the Federal Trade Commission and security agencies to prevent technology leakage!"

Papken couldn't hear anything more. When he heard that the vote had passed, allowing SVG to export lithography machines to Dongxin, he couldn't help but raise his arms and shout.

SVG has a chance to survive, and the semiconductor landscape in America, and even overseas, may change as a result!
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"Praise to America! This is the best news I've heard all year. Without a doubt, Capitol Hill made the right choice. America's homegrown lithography machines will be reborn!"

"No one can defeat America. The future of lithography machines will be dominated by America again!"

Outside Capitol Hill, Papken, facing the cameras, sang praises to the men on Capitol Hill.

Intel CEO Craig only learned of the SVG hearing's approval after his secretary reported it to him.

After turning on the TV, he saw Papken's "victory speech," which made Craig unable to help but curse, "Idiot!"

Intel wasn't too concerned about the alliance between SVG and Dongxin Semiconductor. Frankly, Intel didn't believe this alliance could shake its dominant position in the chip industry. Intel currently has the capability to develop its own lithography machines, but the problem remains: the cost of producing lithography machines in-house is too high. Therefore, it primarily purchases high-end lithography machines from Nikon and Canon.

The reason we don't buy from SVG is simply because SVG lithography machines are too damn expensive; the cost is too high.

Intel needs to purchase lithography machines on a large scale, and the cost difference can be as much as a billion or even several billion dollars. So, how does Intel choose?

Craig never expected that SVG would actually push its export application to a vote on Capitol Hill just for Dongxin's small order.

What's even more outrageous is that the vote was passed, which was also beyond Craig's expectations.

"You really think you can be saved by Dongxin Semiconductor?"

Watching the news, Craig couldn't help but say that at this moment, he truly believed that the demise of SVG would be more beneficial to Intel than an alliance with Eastchip.

However, Intel wasn't very interested in SVG either. Craig felt that SVG was just barely clinging to life and would only live a little longer at most.

In mainland China, as long as Intel defeats Dongxin, it will extinguish SVG's last hope, and SVG will just have to obediently wait for its demise!
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"The American Capitol has just passed a resolution allowing American lithography machine company SVG to export lithography machines to mainland China!"
This will directly change the entire semiconductor landscape in mainland China. Some analysts claim that the mainland semiconductor industry may enter a period of rapid development. Influenced by this news, semiconductor manufacturers including AMD, Motorola, Texas Instruments, and Amkor may accelerate their entry into the mainland semiconductor market.

“In the future, South Korea, Singapore, mainland China and other regions may become direct competitors of Nippon Semiconductor.”

Previously, he had mocked that Dongxin's technology would not catch up with Nikon's for fifty years. Nikon's lithography machine division general manager, Ichiro Tasho, also saw the news from America in Japan.

When he saw that SVG was actually going to sell its products in mainland China, Ichiro Tasho finally lost his temper and started cursing.

It's important to know that America is keeping a close eye on Japan, demanding that Japan abide by the Wassenaar Arrangement and prohibiting Japan from selling lithography machines, semiconductor equipment, and technology to mainland China. They even wish that Japan would not be allowed to sell chips to mainland China.

The result is even worse: Japan is not allowed to sell its semiconductor products, but America is granting SVG a franchise. This is not just a double standard issue; it's like taking advantage of Japan's semiconductor industry.

However, Ichiro Tasho only dared to curse in his office, but dared not curse America in the media, since America was the suzerain state of Japan.

Moreover, America's move is clearly aimed at taking down Nippon Semiconductor. In addition, America is known for its ruthless methods, so if Ichiro Tasho is caught red-handed, he will be in big trouble.

Watching the news on TV, Ichiro Tasho could only feel powerless rage and dared not criticize the Federal Capitol Hill on this matter.

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At the headquarters of Pingyang Dongling High-Tech, the phone suddenly rang. Everyone in the conference room looked towards the phone, especially Wu Xinyi, who stared intently at Li Dongling.

"I am Li Dongling!"

After picking up the phone, Mr. Li heard the voice on the other end and then said, "I understand!"

After hanging up the phone, under Wu Xinyi's expectant gaze, Li Dongling said, "The export application for the SVG lithography machine has been approved by the American Capitol!"

The meeting room was quiet for a moment, and then Ren Yuefeng and the others started to applaud.

"It really passed?"

Wu Xinyi stood up abruptly.

“Send a congratulatory gift to our ally and invite Papken to Hansi!”

"Dongxin Semiconductor can start submitting its offer for Meipusi to Silicon Graphics!"

Li Dongling addressed Wu Xinyi and the others, saying that the proposal to export SVG lithography machines had been approved, and Dongxin Semiconductor could now begin its work.

Leaving aside the saying "the sky is wide enough for birds to fly freely and the sea is wide enough for fish to leap freely," as long as SVG signs a contract with Dongxin Semiconductor, a large part of the reins on Dongxin will be removed. From then on, Dongxin will be "one of America Semiconductor's own people." As everyone knows, one's own people "won't cheat" one's own people!

(End of this chapter)