Reborn since 1993

Chapter 1275 The shortcomings and strategies of Zhuzi
It is quite rare for three Fortune 500 giants to issue a joint statement.

Just like Dongling High-Tech in Hanxi, which Fortune 500 company isn't a local bigwig with a huge group of supporters behind them? The resources, connections, and funds they can mobilize are astonishing.

This time, however, it's a collaboration between three companies: Dongling High-Tech, Microsoft, and Nippon Telegraph, forming a technology alliance that spans the Pacific Ocean.

This news has stirred up a huge wave in China's technology industry, which was gradually calming down.

Previously, Dongling Hi-Tech's launch of Shenzhou Global Pass amazed the entire domestic mobile phone industry. The key was that it swept up billions of dollars in revenue in a short period of time, which made competitors very envious.

Because of the launch of Shenzhou Global Pass, the domestic mobile phone industry is now divided into two camps, one of which believes that GSM is the future of 2G mobile phones.

The other side insists that Japan Telephone and Telegraph Corporation will not sit idly by while PHS technology lags behind. Once PHS catches up with GSM in 2G technology, won't the domestic mobile phone market still belong to PHS?
The latter PHS mobile phone manufacturers are unwilling to easily switch sides because PHS does not require their research and development. They can simply import components from Dongling High-Tech's component supply chain companies, assemble them, and then sell them.

Although the profits may be less, at least there is something to be made. The PHS mobile phone market will not disappear in the short term, and UTStarcom is the main supporter of this camp.

Furthermore, transitioning to GSM phones requires a significant investment in research and development, and ultimately, it may face competition from giants such as Hasee, Nokia, and Motorola. Once it enters this market, it could very well be crushed by these giants!

The domestic mobile phone industry is undergoing subtle changes, with major mobile phone manufacturers all searching for their own path.

But just as the Chinese New Year was approaching, Dongling High-Tech was once again shocked by some news, completely disrupting the peace. Moreover, multiple news items broke out at once.

"Dongling High-Tech, Microsoft, and Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation issued a joint statement announcing that the three companies will jointly invest $4.27 million in a new project!"

"This project is one of the largest single investments in the history of global technology!"

When Feng Miaoyu of the Yanjing Business Daily saw the news, she was full of questions. This kind of investment was really too big, equivalent to 34 billion RMB, which was even higher than the R&D expenses of Shenzhou Global Communication.

Looking at the global technology industry, this is an astonishing amount of investment for a single project.

Feng Miaoyu had no idea what kind of cutting-edge technology could attract three Fortune 500 companies to invest so much money in this project; it was as if they didn't care about money at all!

In addition to the news of the three giant companies jointly investing in a project, Japan Telephone also seized the opportunity to announce several shocking news items that will shake Japan and even the global technology industry.

"Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation announced that it will upgrade its PHS technology. Nippon Telegraph and Telephone believes that PHS technology can surpass GSM in 2G technology!"

"Nippon Benzoin Telephone & Telegram claims that it has reached an agreement with Toling High-Tech to launch a PHS version of the 2G mobile phone, which will be released first at Nippon Benzoin next year!"

"Nippon Telegraph and Telephone announces its transformation into a Nippon Internet provider!"

"Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation announced that it will seek a strategic partnership with Hong Kong Cyberport Corporation, and Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation will bring Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation into the Internet era!"

"Nippon Telegraph and Telegraph announce a strategic plan to cooperate with Dongling High-Tech to promote IPTV digital high-definition television!"

"Japan's largest software industrial park will be built in Tokyo!"

The sudden influx of telegrams and phone calls from Japan caught the Japanese tech industry completely off guard. Many of Japan's established conglomerates had previously looked down on the internet sector.

After all, they all have their own core businesses, such as banking or automobiles, where they can make money effortlessly. Why would they bother with the internet?

But now, Japan Telegraph has disrupted all of this, announcing its intention to become Japan's largest internet service provider, establish Japan's largest software industrial park, and undertake software orders from all sectors of Japan.

In addition, we will launch various internet products for Japanese benzene users, etc.

"The mission of Nippon Telegraph is to bring Nippon Telegraph into the Internet age and enable Nippon Telegraph users to enjoy the convenience brought by the Internet."

Takeo Nakamura gave a special interview to Japanese media, in which he declared with certainty that he would bring Japan into the Internet age.

It's not just about having a computer at home and that's considered internet access; it's about enabling Japanese users to fully experience the changes brought about by the internet through telephone and telegraph services.

In the interview, Takeo Nakamura also made no secret of the fact that JP Telecom will have more cooperation with Toling High Technology in the Internet field, and even hinted that it would not rule out the possibility of directly acquiring Toling High Technology's Internet companies!

"We want to make NTT from Japan into the world's NTT!"

When Japan Telecom issued a series of announcements regarding its transformation from a basic telecommunications operator to an internet service provider, its stock price surged. Previously declining due to the strong sales of Shenzhou Global Pass, Japan Telecom's stock price suddenly began to rise.

Meanwhile, in the Hong Kong stock market, Cyberport, with a market capitalization of HK$350 billion, also saw a large positive candlestick.

Takeo Nakamura's words were very clear: Japan's internet market may be about to be opened up, and Cyberport can enter Japan's internet market through Japan Telephone and Telegraph Company!

Following Zhongguancun, which is backed by the mainland, Japan, the world's second largest economy, has opened its doors to Cyberport!
The world's most populous and most promising internet market, and the world's richest market outside of America, have both opened their doors to Cyberport.

As a transit hub between these two markets, Cyberport, representing the largest internet company listed in Hong Kong, has a market capitalization of HK$350 billion, which translates to less than US$449 billion, roughly the same as Yahoo's market capitalization. However, Cyberport's revenue far surpasses that of Yahoo.

Ask any institutional or retail investor if Cyberport is expensive, and they'll answer Cyberport. Look in my eyes!

Did Li Dashan's Silicon Harbor plan for Cyberport fool the wealthy people in the port city?
The sudden move by Japan Telegraph shocked countless Japanese people. Everyone in Japan was wondering what had gotten into Nakamura Takeo. Why did he abandon his good rental business and become an internet service provider?
The internet industry is barely making any money; most internet companies are still losing money. Their stock prices and market capitalization are all inflated in the eyes of Japanese conglomerates.

But for Takeo Nakamura, what JP Telegraph wanted to do was to go public on NASDAQ as JP Telegraph’s largest internet service provider.

Given the fervor surrounding the internet in America, if Wall Street can accept the change in Nippon Telegraph's status, its market capitalization on NASDAQ will likely skyrocket, and it's not impossible for it to surpass the Tokyo Stock Exchange's own market capitalization!
As for the old-established conglomerates of Japan, in Nakamura Takeo's eyes, they were all corrupt and outdated, who had no eyes to see the world and were not worth talking to. Sooner or later, they would be swept into the dustbin of history.

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In her suite at the Oriental Times Hotel, Feng Miaoyu was browsing news on China.com on her laptop, using a broadband connection with a speed of 1 Mbps.

Broadband technology has always been available in China, but it's too expensive, so most families and companies don't spend a lot of money on it.

In Pingyang, Dongling High-Tech has introduced dedicated broadband networks for its headquarters, Feiyan Technology, and some other locations such as the Oriental Times Hotel.

The introduction of these broadband leased lines is for both technological research and development and for the convenience of office use, since the speed of telephone lines and internet is simply too slow.

A 1M broadband speed might not seem fast in today's world, but compared to the current 56KB dial-up internet speed, Feng Miaoyu felt like she was surfing the web!

With just this 1M internet speed, Feng Miaoyu felt it was worth the 899 RMB per day price tag at the Oriental Times Hotel.

Oriental Times Hotel offers a variety of services in addition to broadband internet access, including fruit, drinks, meals, courier services, airfare, and discounted tickets to scenic spots in Pingyang.

In addition, there are some special benefits to staying at the Oriental Times Hotel. For example, when Shenzhou Global Pass was launched, it sold out in many cities due to its explosive sales.

However, staying at the Oriental Times Hotel guarantees that a certain number of Shenzhou Global Pass mobile phones will be purchased for the guests every day.

After all, Oriental Times Hotel is also a company under the Dongke Group, so getting a quota of a few Shenzhou Global Pass mobile phones from Dongling High-Tech is not a problem.

There are also airfares. Oriental Times Hotel also cooperates with Pingyang Airport, and a portion of the airfares for popular routes are reserved for Oriental Times Hotel.

These were all perks that Feng Miaoyu discovered after checking in. When Shenzhou Global Pass was at its peak, the entire Oriental Times Hotel and Yuhe Leisure Resort Hotel were almost completely full.

A significant portion of these guests came specifically for Shenzhou Global Pass mobile phones, and there were also a large number of scalpers.

These scalpers are mainly after the quota for buying Shenzhou Global Pass phones. After getting the phones, they resell the hotel rooms at a low price. In this way, although the hotel rooms are lost, they can make a lot of money by reselling the Shenzhou Global Pass phones!
Feng Miaoyu refreshed the China.com webpage. Although there were advertisements on the right or left side of each page, Feng Miaoyu felt that she could still accept it.

These web page ads are all clearly labeled and indicated, and they do not directly affect the news content. Feng Miaoyu can accept this type of advertising.

Now, Feng Miaoyu browses news, especially overseas news, mainly through China.com. There's no way around it; China.com is rich and powerful, spending huge sums of money to cooperate with a large number of TV stations, newspapers, and magazines both domestically and internationally. They have also invited many media commentators, social commentators, journalists, experts, and celebrities to open columns and publish their comments.

In addition to a fixed signing fee, China.com also pays its members based on the number of clicks their articles receive. Feng Miaoyu heard that some people who publish articles on China.com can earn tens of thousands of yuan a month, but she wasn't sure if that was true. As a media professional herself, she knew all too well the tricks of the trade.

Regardless of whether it follows a formula or not, apart from entertainment news, the news on China.com is relatively reliable.

What Feng Miaoyu is looking at now are news from Japan Telegraph and Cyberport. These domestic media outlets have not yet reported on them extensively, but they have already been reported on in the overseas section of China.com, and there have been many commentary articles, especially in the Hong Kong media.

In short, Cyberport is about to take off! If you don't buy Cyberport stock now, you might not be able to later!

(End of this chapter)