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Fred Weber kept shaking his head and claimed that AMD did not have the technology for 250-nanometer chips.

Today, 250-nanometer chip technology is the signature skill of all major chip manufacturers and is also the most advanced technology in the chip industry.

AMD definitely has the technical reserves. Even if it has not yet truly broken through the 250-nanometer chip technology, its laboratory must have the relevant technology.

However, AMD is absolutely unwilling to use this technology. AMD hopes to rely on new technology to complete a turnaround and escape the fate of being suppressed by Intel.

But in Li Dongling's opinion, Weber's performance was not very good. It was basically an attempt to cover up one's own faults.

"I'm sorry, but AMD doesn't have the technology to produce 250 nanometer chips. Even if we did, we wouldn't be able to provide it to you!"

Weber flatly refused. Dongxin wanted to get technology from AMD. "However, you can consider our K6 chip, which is a chip with the same technical level as Intel's Pentium second-generation chip, and is sufficient for Shenzhou computers!"

Listening to Weber talking about how advanced the technology of AMD's upcoming K6 chip is, Li Dongling interrupted him and said, "Does AMD think that the sales of K6 chips can surpass Pentium chips?"

This sentence made Weber speechless. Although he had been touting the K6 chip, AMD's chip positioning in the eyes of the outside world was a mid-to-low-end chip, which could only take the leftovers from Intel!
"Shenzhou Computer and Dongxin Semiconductor invite your company here because we want to cooperate with you and get rid of the difficulties faced by the two companies!
Intel is now our common rival, and the rival of our rival can be a friend or an ally!" Li Dongling said.

“Is AMD’s technology really that much different from Intel’s?”

"of course not!"

Weber said without hesitation that even if there was a gap in technical level between the two sides, Weber would definitely not be willing to admit it when it comes to the generation gap.

"So what does AMD need most right now?"

After hearing what Li Dongling said, Weber fell into deep thought. There could be many answers, such as technology, funding, patents, etc., but Weber knew that these were not the things that could truly change AMD's situation of being crushed by Intel.

Li Dongling gave the answer for Weber, "What AMD really needs is a high-end chip that can be installed in high-end brand computers and change the outside world's perception of AMD!
Following behind Intel means standing in Intel's shadow forever, and you will never be able to defeat them!"

Li Dongling cooked the thick chicken soup and fed it to Weber. Although it was poisonous, it was indeed a problem faced by AMD.

In recent years, AMD has been following behind Intel, but has always been stuck in the mid- and low-end markets and has been unable to make a breakthrough in the high-end chip market.

Li Dongling has now pointed out a clear path for AMD. AMD should join hands with Shenzhou Computer and Dongxin to make a big deal. If successful, AMD will have a brand for its high-end chip series and can stand up from now on!
"The new project currently being developed by Shenzhou Computer is a high-end computer model. If AMD can jointly develop a 250-nanometer chip with Dongxin Semiconductor, then AMD will have the opportunity to gain a firm foothold in the high-end chip industry!"

Listening to Li Dongling's poisonous chicken soup, Weber did not speak easily. This poisonous chicken soup was indeed powerful, and just listening to it made him feel a little moved.

"It is not easy to break through the 250-nanometer chip technology. Can Shenzhou Computer's new project be guaranteed to be successful?" Weber said after a moment.

Li Dongling looked towards Chen Liwu. Dongling Hi-Tech couldn't answer this kind of question, otherwise it would fall into the trap of self-proof and would never be able to clear the confusion.

"Weber, this is indeed an opportunity to change AMD's situation. Of course, it is also an opportunity for Shenzhou Computer and Dongxin Semiconductor!"

"Perhaps, we should listen to the proposal from Shenzhou Computer before making a decision!"

Chen Liwu said that with his experience in the martial arts world, his words were enough to convince Weber.

Li Dongling, Chen Tao and Wu Xinyi looked at each other, and then Wu Xinyi pushed several documents in front of Weber and other AMD people.

"Shenzhou Computer plans to jointly invest US$140 million with Dongxin Semiconductor for the research and development of new chip projects.

AMD can join this project by investing in technology. The patents and technologies developed will be jointly owned by several companies. If these technologies are sold in the future, other project parties will have priority to purchase them! "

Wu Xinyi said, "The entire project can be led by AMD. If the chip is successfully developed, AMD can take 25% of the profit for each chip sold!"

This is equivalent to spending money to ask AMD to develop chips. Once the chips are developed, as long as the Shenzhou computer uses this chip, AMD will get certain profits.

For AMD, the risk is not too great. If the new Shenzhou project can sell well and this chip can gain a foothold in the high-end chip series, AMD is likely to gain both fame and fortune.

Of course, for Dongling Hi-Tech, the risk is a bit high, but there is no way. After all, the Shenzhou all-in-one computer needs to be equipped with high-end chips. Is it asking AMD for help?
Asking for help will definitely cost you a price, but it is also a big gamble. If you win, Shenzhou Computer will be able to expand overseas and gain a foothold in the high-end computer industry.

In addition, through this cooperation, Dongxin Semiconductor can also "learn from" AMD, allowing Dongxin Semiconductor to take a further step in chip technology and also bring it into the Dongxin Semiconductor camp.

To be honest, such conditions are already generous enough. For AMD, through this cooperation, it can spend the money of Shenzhou Computer and Dongxin Semiconductor to make a breakthrough in the 250-nanometer chip!

For Weber, AMF needs to consider whether to develop this chip and whether the technology will be leaked. "I need to report this to President Sanders, and the AMD board of directors will decide!" Weber is actually inclined to cooperate, but he can only make a decision after the approval of the AMD president.

Li Dongling nodded and said, "In the future, there will be many opportunities for Dongxin Semiconductor to cooperate with AMD!
Dongxin Semiconductor can accept AMD's investment. The two chip factories can complement each other! "

"If necessary, once the Dongxin Semiconductor wafer factory is completed, AMD can transfer the chip production business to Dongxin Semiconductor, and Dongxin Semiconductor can complete the foundry business for AMD at the lowest price in the market!"

AMD has hardly made any money since its establishment. It has been losing money every year, with its chip manufacturing plant being the main source of losses.

It is not like Intel, which can get so many orders every year, has annual revenue of 20 to 30 billion US dollars, and can continuously upgrade its technology.

With AMD's current order volume, it is quite difficult to support its chip factories. They have to spend money on chip research and development, and they have to run chip manufacturing plants. The total funding is simply not enough.

“AMD won’t sell its chip manufacturing plants. Without chip manufacturing plants, is it still a chip company?”

Weber is an old-school chip practitioner. He has a special affection for chip manufacturing plants and would never sell them.

Li Dongling did not refute Weber. "This is just a proposal from Dongxin Semiconductor. Dongxin Semiconductor hopes to form a chip alliance with AMD, just like the AIM chip alliance formed by Apple and Motorola. Allies should share the pressure with each other.

This commitment will remain valid forever, AMD can consider it! "

Sometimes, when a seed is planted, it may not take root and sprout immediately, but as long as it is given the opportunity, it will break through the soil.

AMD will have to sell its chip manufacturing plant sooner or later. It is losing too much money and has to sell it even if it doesn't want to, and only keep the design and R&D departments.

As long as Dongxin Semiconductor makes arrangements in advance, when AMD sells its chip manufacturing plant, it will be natural for it to take over AMD's order.

Weber shook his head with amusement. He didn't think that day would ever come. If one day, the chip manufacturing plant was sold, would AMD still be what it is now? !
Weber took his people out of the meeting room first. He wanted to report the negotiation to AMD and then wait for Sanders' decision before signing the contract.

"Mr. Chen, Sanders still needs your good words. If the cooperation is successful, 5% of the profits from each new chip in the future will belong to Walden International!" Li Dongling turned to Chen Liwu and said.

As the person who brokered this cooperation, Li Dongling also needs to pay Walden International sufficient compensation.

Chen Liwu nodded. He was satisfied with the bargaining chips that Walden International had obtained. "I think AMD should agree to such a cooperation!"

The subsequent reception from Weber was handled by Wu Xinyi. On the third day, Li Dongling received a call from Wu Xinyi.

"Mr. Li, AMD requires that the research and development of new projects be located in AMD's laboratory in America!" Wu Xinyi said on the phone.

Li Dongling pondered for a moment and said, "Tell AMD that as long as they allow Dongxin Semiconductor's R&D personnel to join the project, Dongxin Semiconductor will agree to this cooperation!"

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"Warmly celebrate Hong Kong's return to the mainland!"

Today, all domestic channels and platforms, including television, newspapers, radio stations, magazines, and websites, are reporting on the news of Hong Kong's return.

All schools and companies in China have a day off today, and Dongling Hi-Tech is also on holiday today.

Pingyang Oriental Times Square, like other cities in China, attracted a large crowd of people to celebrate the return of the port city. The whole country was in a state of excitement, and no one had time to pay attention to Southeast Asia.

In the courtyard behind Dongling Hi-Tech's headquarters, Yao Luoying was sitting on the sofa, lying in Li Dongling's arms, watching the celebration scenes on TV. This was definitely the most memorable moment in the country this century.

On the second day after Hong Kong's return to the mainland, people in China were still immersed in the excitement of yesterday's celebrations.

Li Dongling, who was at the Dongling Hi-Tech headquarters, suddenly received a call near noon.

The overseas landline on Li Dongling's desk suddenly rang. After Li Dongling answered the call, he heard the anxious voice of Lu Wenhua, the investment manager of Zhixing Foundation.

"Siam's foreign exchange collapsed!"

(End of this chapter)