Reborn since 1993

Chapter 778 Confrontation
"Lao Fang, what do you mean by this?"

Boss Liu and Duan Yongji, who had been sitting aside, enjoying the moment and watching the computer manufacturers criticize Shenzhou Computer, could no longer sit still.

Lianxiang and Soitong were also coveting the Internet cafe computer market. Now they have no chance to intervene as their computers are not as good as Shenzhou's. But it does not mean that the two companies are really willing to give up the Internet cafe computer market.

Once Shenzhou Computer controls the Internet cafe computer market, they will no longer have any chance.

As a school-run enterprise under Huaqing University, Tongfang has much more resources and connections than ordinary companies.

Looking at the surprised eyes of the computer manufacturers present, Fang Zhicheng knew that the news from the Mainland Internet Cafe Association should be reported soon. The procedures at the Cultural Market Department were almost completed, so it was no longer a secret.

"I guess President Zhang must have heard the news too!"

Fang Zhicheng first glanced in the direction of Zhang Yufeng, the president of Founder Group, and then spoke. As a school-run enterprise, Fang Zhicheng was sure that Zhang Yufeng must have received the news as well.

Faced with Fang Zhicheng's words, Zhang Yufeng neither admitted nor objected, which actually meant he acquiesced.

However, Founder has a close relationship with Dongling Hi-Tech, the parent company of Shenzhou Computer. In addition, Zhang Yufeng is no longer interested in the computer business, which makes money slowly.

Furthermore, Zhang Yufeng had already handed over the research and development of Founder Computer to Academician Wang Xuan, so he actually took a nonchalant attitude towards participating in the meeting of the Mainland Computer Manufacturers Association, simply because he did not want to offend Boss Liu.

"According to the news from the cultural department, Lingyun Internet Cafe Chain is in the process of establishing a Mainland Internet Cafe Association. Once established, the domestic Internet cafe market will basically be dominated by the Mainland Internet Cafe Association!
I'm afraid that Shenzhou Computer's computer quota system for the Internet cafe market is probably in line with Lingyun's plan for the Internet cafe chain.

Moreover, the cultural department, fire department, police department, press and publication department and other units have also confirmed to join the management committee of the mainland Internet Cafe Association and endorse the Lingyun Internet Cafe chain!"

Upon hearing Fang Zhicheng's words, Boss Liu's expression changed drastically, and Duan Yongji's expression beside him also became uncertain.

They were just thinking about eating melons and watching the show, but who knew that in the blink of an eye, the melon fell on them. If the mainland Internet Cafe Association is really established, then wouldn't Lingyun Technology have the final say in the domestic Internet cafe market in the future?

Of course, Lingyun Technology’s work will not be so rough, but just like the random positions, some positions are tailor-made for someone.

Similarly, the Mainland Internet Café Association can also formulate standards for domestic Internet café computers. No matter how outrageous the requirements are, if Shenzhou Computer is the only one that meets the standards, it is still in accordance with the regulations. Even if you curse the Mainland Computer Association, you still have to follow the rules!
After figuring this out, it's no wonder that Boss Liu and the others looked unhappy, because they knew the ins and outs of this matter too well.

But precisely because of this, they understand that once the Mainland Internet Cafe Association is established and gains the pricing and management rights for the domestic Internet Cafe industry, no other computer brands will be able to receive computer orders from this industry in the future.

Even if one day Lianxiang can launch a computer with more powerful performance than the Shenzhou computer, it will be of no use. If it cannot pass the review of the Mainland Internet Cafe Association and does not meet the procurement standards, it will be in vain!
"This is too much! Shenzhou Computer is trying to monopolize the market. This is unfair competition. We are going to sue them!"

When people heard Fang Zhicheng's words, the atmosphere went wild. Computer manufacturers at the scene immediately started clamoring to sue Shenzhou Computer for monopoly.

Looking at the angry computer manufacturers, Zhang Yufeng raised his eyebrows and couldn't help but sneer.

When Intel chips dominated the domestic market, these computer manufacturers did not sue Intel for monopoly. But now that Shenzhou Computers want to occupy the Internet café computer market that they have opened up, they have jumped out.

Even though they are all computer manufacturers, Zhang Yufeng feels that these people are too hypocritical.

"Who to tell?"

"Economic and Trade Commission, Development and Reform Commission, Commerce Bureau, or the State Administration for Market Regulation?!"

Zhang Yufeng sneered and said, "Do you think that the Economic and Trade Commission, Development and Reform Commission and other departments will support a domestic brand computer using domestic chips, or will they support an assembled computer using Intel chips?!"

After hearing what Zhang Yufeng said, those who were indignant just now became a little embarrassed. Although they were all under the banner of domestic brands, only they themselves knew which one was truly domestic and which one was just a cover.

Moreover, what is the status of Shenzhou Computer's parent company in China? It is currently the largest taxpayer in the domestic technology industry and the largest foreign exchange earning company in the domestic technology field. Many domestic industries that need imports are counting on the foreign exchange earned by Dongling Hi-Tech to purchase equipment!

Dongling Hi-Tech is the private company with the largest number of employees and jobs in China, without a doubt.

If we count Dongling Hi-Tech and its subsidiaries and invested companies, including Dongling Hi-Tech's parts industry chain companies, then the families that rely on Dongling Hi-Tech for their livelihoods are more than just millions of workers!

Let's not talk about Shenzhou Computer. Is it really a monopoly in the Internet cafe industry? Even if it is, what can it do to Shenzhou Computer? With Dongling Hi-Tech, it is impossible to do anything to Shenzhou Computer. Not to mention that behind Shenzhou Computer, there are also domestic chips from Dongxin Semiconductor and domestic screens from Dongfang Optoelectronics. If Shenzhou Computer is really dealt with, it will affect the chip, panel and other industries. Who dares to take the blame?

Do you really think that Shenzhou Computer is the same as Wanyan VCD, with no say when being bullied? Just look at how many departments in Yanjing went to inspect as soon as Shenzhou Computer was released and you will understand.

The Economic and Trade Commission has two major offices in Hanxi, one of which is in the provincial capital, and the other is built opposite the Dongling Hi-Tech headquarters in Pingyang. The attitude is still unclear, and they are just short of moving the office into the Dongling Hi-Tech headquarters.

Seeing that the atmosphere was becoming a bit tense, the originally angry group of people were broken through by Zhang Yufeng's few words, and Boss Liu had to stand up.

"Boss Li of Dongling Hi-Tech has already said that Shenzhou Computer will make progress together with everyone in the future. I don't think he will be so heartless as to prevent everyone's computers from entering the Internet cafe computer market!"

Boss Liu raised the newspaper in his hand and said, it seemed that he was speaking for Shenzhou Computer, but in fact, he was attacking Shenzhou Computer.

By then, Lian Xiang will mobilize public opinion, and all major computer brands will speak out together to put pressure on the Mainland Internet Cafe Association to purchase their computers. Even if they cannot force the Mainland Internet Cafe Association to submit, they will be able to disgust Lingyun Technology and Shenzhou Computer.

"Boss Li also predicted that in the future, more than 80% of the world's computers will be produced in mainland China. Let's look forward to that day. Maybe everyone here will be able to eat meat."

Duan Yongji also spoke up, but none of the computer manufacturers were very interested in his words.

Putting aside whether that day will ever come, the key point is that, given the current market conditions of the domestic computer industry, it is probably unknown whether they can survive until that time.

"Everyone!"

Boss Liu stood up at this time and pressed his hands down, making the scene quiet.

"The purpose of today's meeting of the Mainland Computer Manufacturers Association is that for those of us who have given everything for domestic computers, it has come to a moment of life and death!"

When saying this, Boss Liu looked very serious, because the sales volume of Lianxiang computers had indeed been greatly affected.

Especially recently, the return rate of Lianxiang's machines has suddenly begun to surge. Although Lianxiang had transferred a large part of its inventory to agents before, Lianxiang's agents suffered heavy losses. Lianxiang cannot ignore the lives of its agents, otherwise who will sell products for it in the future.

Now if Lianxiang wants to continue competing with Shenzhou Computer, it needs to obtain more advanced chips from Intel and reduce costs and continue the price war with Shenzhou Computer.

If Lenovo alone negotiates with Intel, it is unlikely to gain any advantage. However, if a large number of domestic computer brands such as Lenovo, Great Wall, Inspur, and Tongfang form a group together, Intel will definitely have to be cautious. As long as the other party does not want to lose the entire domestic chip market, it will definitely make concessions.

"I hope that this time, everyone can work together to overcome the difficulties. The Mainland Computer Manufacturers Association, representing domestic computer brands, will start a new round of parts supply agreements with Intel, Toshiba and other manufacturers.

This time, I guarantee that all manufacturers in the China Computer Manufacturers Association will be able to receive the same conditions and treatment. Lianxiang will stand with you all! "

Boss Liu has made his stance clear. This time, Lianxiang will never sell us out. If he gets the latest Intel chip, he will definitely use it with us.

He also had to express his stance. If he couldn't get all the computer manufacturers present to stand on Lenovo's side, how could he have an advantage in negotiating with Intel and others?

"Intel's chips are too expensive, each costs $900. I heard that the cost of the Tianji chip has almost dropped to $320. Our cost is much higher than that of Shenzhou!"

"If Intel chips don't drop in price, we might as well buy Tianji chips. Tianji chips have domestically optimized software and are better than Intel chips!"

Hearing the complaints of the computer manufacturers present about the Tianji chip, Boss Liu's eyelids jumped. If all domestic computer brands changed their business and used the Tianji chip, and Dongxin Semiconductor really stood up, how could it be possible for Lianxiang to compete with Shenzhou Computer in the future? !

"Of course, everyone is free to choose which chip to use!"

"However, I think that we should not put all our eggs in one basket. The 600-nanometer process of the Tianji chip is certainly a chip with good performance, but it is still far from the most advanced Pentium second-generation 350-nanometer chip!"

"We cannot stand still and follow the old path of decades ago. We need to take a long-term view. Now is the era of globalization. We need to combine the strengths of all parties and make use of foreign brands. Only in this way can domestic computers go abroad, break out of Asia, and go to the world!

Otherwise, we will never be able to produce world-class computers, and what is the point of talking about internationalization?!"

(End of this chapter)