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Chapter 476: Soldiers will block it, water will cover it

Although we are reluctant to admit it, taking Dongling Hi-Tech's self-developed computers as an example, it is already good enough that the chips for the first computer it launched can be self-developed. As for replacing chips from Intel, AMD, IBM and others, that is a bit unrealistic.

If Dongling Hi-Tech can launch its first computer, it is estimated that the chips, hard drives, motherboards, computer screens, keyboards, mice, headphones, chassis, etc. will be independently developed and domestically produced. As for graphics cards, memory sticks, sound cards, network cards, etc., they may still need to be purchased from abroad.

That is Dongling Hi-Tech’s first computer. With the combined efforts of all Dongling Hi-Tech employees, the company was able to develop and produce about 30% to 40% of its components independently, which was already a great achievement.

However, there is still a big gap between the self-developed products and Intel, AMD chips and Sharp screens.

If we insist on competing with Lenovo, which is supported by Intel and other companies, we will probably fall into the opponent's rhythm. Once we lose our composure, we will be suppressed by the opponent.

Right now in the computer industry, no matter what moves Lian wants to make, Dongling Hi-Tech must keep its footing and not be dragged into an area it is not good at by the other party!
As for Intel and other companies supporting Lenovo, I am afraid that on the one hand, they have obtained agreements from Lenovo that are beneficial to themselves.

On the other hand, companies like Intel are also taking this opportunity to flex their muscles and tell domestic computer manufacturers that whichever computer manufacturer they want to support will survive!
If you want to sell computers well, you have to ask Intel to supply high-end chips so that you can launch high-end computers!

As long as there are a few more actions like this, all computer manufacturers will know who is the real boss of the computer industry and what the rules of the game are in the computer industry!

After Su Chicheng left, Li Dongling let out a breath, turned and walked towards the bathroom, ready to take a shower, as he had to meet Feng Jun who had rushed over from the provincial capital today.

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“How is the computer industry reacting now?”

Like many foreigners who come to China, Jim Garrett, president of Intel Mainland China, who gave himself a Chinese name, Jian Ruijie, asked his partner, Chen Weidi, who is also the chief operating officer and general manager of Intel Mainland China.

Nowadays, foreign manufacturers coming to the inland all like this combination of Chinese and foreign teams. They send a person from the headquarters to serve as president, and then a person from Singapore, Taiwan or Hong Kong to serve as general manager. Some also choose inland personnel as general managers, but they are relatively few.

At present, foreign companies such as IBM, Siemens, Motorola, Nokia, etc. have not fully recognized the capabilities of inland professional managers, or they are afraid that inland professional managers will become too big locally. Therefore, they still prefer to find people from Singapore, Hong Kong and other places to serve as general managers in China, believing that professional managers in these places "understand" the domestic market better.

"Most of the inland computer manufacturers, such as Great Wall, Founder, and Tongfang, are still waiting and watching!"

Chen Wei Di, who was born in Singapore and is also Chinese, naturally has a good understanding of the mainland. Since he took over Intel's sales business in China, including Southeast Asia, in recent years, most domestic computer manufacturers have almost all used Intel chips.

The cooperation between Chen Weidi and Jim Garrett was quite good. Although Jim Garrett had some arrogance that Americans have when they come to China, he was quite capable and didn't cause any major trouble.

Looking at Jim Garrett, Chen Weidi couldn't help but ask the doubts in his heart, "Why did you choose Lianxiang? It just went through a storm. Even the city government departments that have always supported it are not sure whether they will continue to support it in the future because of the public opinion storm!
On the contrary, Founder's popularity and influence are not inferior to Lianxiang. If Intel supports Founder at this time, the effect will be much better!"

"There is an old Chinese saying, 'It is difficult to send charcoal in the snow, but it is easy to add icing on the cake!'"

Jim Garrett smiled and said, "Supporting Founder, Tongfang, and Great Wall Computer Companies is indeed less risky than supporting Lenovo, but...

If Intel wants to become the savior of the mainland computer industry, it must support Lenovo. Only in this way, Founder, Tongfang and other large and small computer manufacturers will know who to choose and understand who can save them! "

Listening to Jim Garrett's words, Chen Weidi was silent for a moment. Indeed, it seemed that Intel's choice this time was a bit inappropriate, but as someone with public relations experience, he knew that sometimes, victory or defeat could not be determined by simple temporary gains and losses.

"As long as Lenovo doesn't go bankrupt this time and the sales of its new computers can continue to pick up, then Intel will make money on this deal, right?" Jim Garrett smiled like a fox.

Chen Weidi thought about the conditions that Boss Liu negotiated with Intel when he came here. To be honest, Intel's demands were also very high. They proposed using Intel chips and requiring a high profit share. Chen Weidi himself didn't even expect Lian Xiang to agree.

But Boss Liu, who was obviously anxious, agreed to it, which also made Intel agree to support Lenovo. For Intel, supplying the latest chips to Lenovo would not be a big risk if it failed, but if it won, it would set an example for mainland computer manufacturers. If they want to cooperate with Intel in the future, they have to follow the cooperation model between Intel and Lenovo. If they sell a computer, they have to pay Intel a large amount of profit!
"There's another reason. I don't like Dongling Hi-Tech and its founder!"

Jim Garrett's face darkened. Having attended the West Point Military Academy, he had a much keener sense of "danger".

Jim Garrett didn't believe that Tanglin was Intel's rival, but he just didn't like Tanglin.

Not only did Dongling Hi-Tech "overestimate its capabilities" by establishing Dongxin Semiconductor and developing its own chips, but after learning about Dongling Hi-Tech's history and this lawsuit, Jim Garrett clearly felt that Dongling Hi-Tech and domestic companies such as Lianxiang were two completely different entities.

In other words, Jim Garrett was somewhat confused about Dongling Hi-Tech's methods and even its trump cards. His career at West Point Military Academy made Jim Garrett understand that there were too many risks and surprises in going to war with an enemy that was difficult to figure out and whose trump cards were unknown.

He didn't like the feeling of being out of control, especially when he came to the inland from America. Everyone he met respected him and didn't dare to go against his will. The discomfort brought to him by Dongling Hi-Tech became more obvious.

"Jim, are you worried that Dongxin Semiconductor, a subsidiary of Dongling Hi-Tech, will become a rival of Intel?!" asked Chen Weidi.

"Pfft!"

Jim Garrett couldn't help laughing, and then explained, "I'm sorry, I don't mean to look down on any opponent. Every opponent deserves respect. The most important thing I learned when I was at West Point is not to look down on any opponent. Otherwise, you may pay a heavy price for it!"

"I don't mean to underestimate Dongxin Semiconductor, which produces phone chips," Jim Garrett thought for a moment and remembered the name of Dongxin Semiconductor, "but objectively speaking, within 20 years, no, within 10 years, it will be difficult for Dongxin Semiconductor to pose a threat to Intel."

"Especially in the second half of this year, the American Capitol will issue the bill signed in Wassenaar last year..."

Jim Garrett suddenly stopped talking halfway. It was no secret that America was going to implement the Wassenaar Arrangement. As an Intel executive, he had heard rumors within Intel a long time ago. But after all, it had not been officially announced, and he was unwilling to reveal too much to avoid causing a stir. He always remained wary of Chen Weidi and a group of Chinese managers.

"In short, Dongxin Semiconductor may face considerable trouble in the future. It can only compete with Intel after it is able to overcome the difficulties!"

Jim Garrett said, "What I care about is not how strong the technology of Dongxin Semiconductor is, but that Dongling Hi-Tech is breaking the rules!"

"What Dongxin Semiconductor is doing now is more like an unrealistic move that wastes resources, funds, manpower and material resources. However, it also makes many people have unrealistic fantasies!"

Jim Garrett didn't say it explicitly, but Chen Weidi understood what he meant. What Jim Garrett was dissatisfied with was that Doxin Semiconductor was destroying the chip order that Intel was trying to establish in the country!

What is Intel's dream chip order in the mainland? It is that it is responsible for R&D and production, while domestic computer manufacturers are only responsible for purchasing. At most, it will make the country Intel's production base and incorporate the country into Intel's chip empire system.

But what Intel values ​​most is the domestic chip sales market. This system is what Intel looks forward to most, and it is also the mission for Jim Garrett to be sent to China as president.

It is true that Doxin Semiconductor is not yet a match for Intel, but it is like that uncertain factor. No one knows what will happen to it in the future. This uncertainty makes Jim Garrett, who is used to doing things based on what he learned at West Point Military Academy, dissatisfied. He regards himself as the commander-in-chief and hopes that everything will go according to his plan. He does not like troubles and accidents!

"However, these are just minor troubles. As long as Lenovo, Founder, Tongfang, Great Wall and other computers equipped with Intel chips can occupy the domestic market, Dongxin Semiconductor will not be able to make any waves!"

Jim Garrett said strategically that his understanding of Doxin Semiconductor was that even if it developed computer chips, it would only be able to thrive in China and would not be able to enter overseas markets. As long as Doxin Semiconductor was suppressed in China, it would be completely locked up!

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Order and standards are what every giant company dreams of establishing. Once the system is established, they can sit at the top of the pyramid and enjoy the endless offerings from the entire industry pyramid.

Even though Li Dongling didn't know Jim Garrett's plan, he understood that from the moment Doxin Semiconductor started to develop its own chips, it had been at odds with Intel, so he didn't care much about the targeting from the other side. After all, it's a matter of fighting back!
(End of this chapter)