When I am reborn, I just want to be a top student

Apple's new product launches each year always attract a frenzy of market enthusiasm.

And this time, there were no exceptions.

After all, Apple's new product data shows a huge improvement.

This applies to everything, including battery life.

Many netizens were somewhat surprised by this, as they originally thought Apple would continue to release these technologies incrementally and wouldn't unveil them all at once.

Despite the surprise, these Apple fans were still quite satisfied with the performance data of the new Apple product.

Of course, it's worth mentioning that, thanks to the emergence of Galaxy Technology, domestically produced smartphones have developed even better in this era than in the previous one.

It has already established a firm foothold in the high-end market and has posed a significant challenge to Apple.

In its previous life, Chrysanthemum was able to establish itself in the high-end market by taking almost all of Samsung's market share.

Apple's market share has not changed much at all; in fact, it has increased.

However, in this life, the situation has changed slightly.

Apple's market share has not maintained the rapid growth of its predecessor; the pace has slowed considerably.

On the other hand, the rise of smartphones like Xiaomi and Huawei has also eroded the Apple user base.

During this Apple product launch.

Although the entire internet is filled with related news, and there are also videos and images of scalpers queuing up at Apple stores to buy them.

However, it generated far less buzz.

Furthermore, more netizens have become more rational and started discussing the issue online.

China is currently developing its own HarmonyOS operating system, abandoning the Android system and preparing to be like the iOS system.

Thus, naturally, a debate ensued.

On one hand, various review bloggers are conducting reviews of the new Apple product across the entire internet.

After all, Apple's new model was released overseas a few days ago, and some tech-savvy bloggers were naturally able to get their hands on the new device as soon as possible.

This is also a marketing tactic, and there will be related expenses.

On the other hand, there are domestic smartphone brand users who are supporting domestic brands and domestic operating systems.

The argument between the two sides grew increasingly heated, eventually attracting the attention of Apple's Asian headquarters.

Fortunately, Apple's sales have remained strong, so the impact has not been significant.

However, to avoid any unforeseen circumstances, a sum of money was specifically allocated as marketing expenses.

The very next day, numerous media outlets immediately reposted and commented on Apple's sales figures.

1.8 million units sold on the first day!
This is an extremely impressive achievement, especially considering the dramatic price increases of this year's new models. To still achieve such sales figures is definitely a victory.

……

Magic City.

An international conference is about to be held.

It was the International Semiconductor Summit. This summit was proactively organized by China and invited semiconductor-related companies from around the world.

Global companies showed great enthusiasm for the summit, offering their support and expressing their willingness to attend.

As the most important guest at this summit, Wang Dong was undoubtedly there.

Preparations for this summit began several months ago, and it has been given great importance.

After all, the lithography factory technology developed by Galaxy Technologies, along with photoresist and other technologies, has had a significant impact on the global semiconductor industry.

Domestically, the goal is naturally to gain industrial standing and influence in the semiconductor field.

This summit was less about exchange and discussion and more about being crowned at the top in the presence of global companies.

This was a significant meeting that could reshape the status of China's semiconductor industry, and its importance was self-evident.

It's worth mentioning that the Bald Eagle Federation also offered some suggestions regarding this summit. However, for those giants, profit is the most important thing, so they all came to attend the summit.

The purpose is nothing more than to jointly define the distribution of interests with China.

Wang Donglai did not arrive in advance, but arrived on the night before the summit.

The next morning, we went directly to the venue.

Shanghai International Convention Center.

The conference center was bustling with activity, filled with domestic and international media reporters and attendees.

The threshold for this summit is quite high, so only prominent figures can participate.

The media reporters waiting outside quickly noticed something as well.

The difference is that the heads of domestic semiconductor companies mostly look relaxed and at ease, while the heads of overseas companies are either calm or have a somber expression and remain silent.

This strange phenomenon puzzled many reporters.

It wasn't until a clever person revealed the truth that the reporters realized what was happening.

The reason is simple: China first developed a series of advanced technologies such as photoresist, advanced packaging, masking stations, and photolithography factories before holding this semiconductor summit.

Just two days ago, it was announced that Galaxy Technology would receive a 20 billion yuan grant for scientific research.

The meaning couldn't be clearer.

For overseas giants, this summit could be interpreted as a hostile move.

It's normal that they don't look happy.

"Wait a minute, why haven't they arrived yet!"

At this moment, a reporter frowned and said in confusion.

"Hmm, what's wrong? Who hasn't arrived yet?" a female reporter next to her asked curiously.

"Is that even a question? It must be Academician Wang from Galaxy Technology. Logically speaking, he should be here for such an important summit!"

"That's hard to say. Academician Wang's status is different from that of ordinary people. It would be normal for him not to come."

The topic of discussion among everyone was naturally Wang Donglai.

After all, everyone in the country knows that the numerous scientific research products developed by Galaxy Technology are closely related to Wang Donglai.

Therefore, the reporters present paid close attention to Wang Donglai's appearance.

However, by now, almost everyone who came to participate has arrived, but Wang Donglai has still not appeared.

This naturally disappointed many people, which led to this conversation.

And at this time.

A Hongqi L5 with a special license plate stopped.

Immediately, a middle-aged man in a black suit opened the car door from the front of the Hongqi car.

Wang Donglai got out of the car.

Strangely enough, as if by some magical magnetic force, Wang Donglai attracted the attention of everyone present as soon as he appeared.

Even the camera shifted to that side.

Under everyone's watchful eyes, Wang Donglai slowly walked towards the conference center.

An eight-person security team appeared on both sides of Wang Donglai at some point.

next second.

The reporters who had been waiting outside surged towards Wang Donglai like a flood. Countless microphones were pointed in his direction.

"Mr. Wang, may I ask if your company has made any new breakthroughs in the semiconductor field?"

"Mr. Wang, does your company plan to export its products?"

"Mr. Wang..."

A jumble of noises surrounded Wang Donglai's ears for a moment.

Listening to the questions from the crowd, seeing the enthusiasm of the many reporters, and the tension of the security personnel.

Wang Donglai chuckled softly, first signaling to the security personnel not to be too nervous and to let the reporter get closer.

Then, Wang Donglai calmly spoke up, saying, "It is my honor to attend this summit today."

"I don't have a good answer to everyone's questions right now, so I'll just talk about some things that you all already know."

"Although photolithography technology is theoretically very difficult, that's for other people."

"Many people question whether lithography factories can manufacture more advanced chips. I can say this publicly; it's a complete rumor."

"Currently, we have completed the 7nm process chip and are working to improve the yield rate and refine the process."

"That's all I can say for now. If you're interested, please follow our official website for more details about this summit!"

After Wang Dong finished speaking, he nodded to the numerous reporters and then walked away.

The reporters who had been blocking Wang Donglai's way instinctively made way for him.

It wasn't until Wang Donglai left that everyone came to their senses.

There was a lot of information in what Wang Donglai just said.

A 7nm chip—that's an absolute cutting-edge chip today.

Galaxy Technology's lithography factory has completed the manufacturing of 7nm process chips and is already working on ways to improve the process and increase the yield rate.

This has prompted many reporters to consider how difficult it would be for Galaxy Technology to improve its processes, given its R&D capabilities, and how high its success rate would be in increasing the yield rate.

Almost everything is obvious!
Upon realizing this, the reporters at the scene's eyes lit up.

For a moment, I was silently writing the manuscript in my mind.

The overseas media reporters, on the other hand, had a complicated expression.

Logically speaking, it's something to be happy to receive this news.

However, as foreigners, seeing that China had made another breakthrough in semiconductor technology, they naturally felt a sense of shared sorrow.

As soon as Wang Donglai went in, a foreigner came up to him.

The security personnel guarding Wang Donglai immediately went on alert, but after hearing a voice through their earpieces, they retreated without stopping him.

"Mr. Wang, we've finally met. As you've said, we've been friends for a long time."

"Let me introduce myself, I'm Jess from Grofont."

The foreigner walked up to Wang Donglai, maintaining a safe distance of about two and a half meters, and introduced himself.

GlobalFoundries is a name that many people may not be familiar with.

However, in the semiconductor industry, this is definitely a very well-known company.

Established in March 2009, it was spun off from AMD and jointly invested in by Abu Dhabi Advanced Technology Investment Company (ATIC) and Mubadala Development Company of the United Arab Emirates.

It provides advanced technology and foundry services to more than 250 customers worldwide and is one of the world's largest wafer foundries.

With multiple 300mm and 200mm wafer fabs, it offers a range of process technologies from mainstream to cutting-edge.

It is a leading global semiconductor manufacturing company, focusing on wafer foundry services, and has become the world's second largest in this field.

When Jess introduced himself, his tone clearly carried a hint of pride and confidence.

He believed that Wang Donglai must have heard of his name.

However, he was wrong.

Wang Donglai did not show the expression he expected; instead, he nodded casually.

"Hello Mr. Jess, is there anything I can help you with?"

Wang Donglai asked casually, directly shattering Jess's confidence.

At that moment, he even wanted to ask Wang Donglai if he didn't recognize him.

However, he forcibly suppressed this impulse and did not ask the question.

"It seems Mr. Wang has a bad memory; we are business partners!"

Jess added with a forced smile.

That's true.

As a wafer foundry, Wang Donglai did indeed have previous collaborations with GlobalFoundries.

However, they didn't cooperate much after that.

Wang Donglai nodded slightly and said, "Mr. Jess, you haven't said what you want to see me about. You can't just be here to say hello, can you?"

Wang Donglai was very direct, getting straight to the point and asking the question.

When dealing with Westerners, you have to be direct; you can't be as subtle as you are with Easterners.

Jess was somewhat surprised by Wang Donglai's performance, not expecting that Wang Donglai was different from the other Easterners he had met.

After a moment of hesitation, Jess spoke up, "Mr. Wang, I believe there is room for cooperation between us. What do you think?"

Jess said this to Wang Donglai with a hint of something deeper in his voice.

Wang Donglai was not surprised.

As a professional manager at GlobalFoundries, Jess's achievements will be judged by his performance.

If we could reach a cooperation agreement with Galaxy Technology, that would be the best possible outcome.

Therefore, it's only natural that Jess acted so urgently, disregarding his own status, and stopped him here to talk about these things.

"Mr. Jess, you might as well be more direct. The summit is about to begin, and you may not have much time left!"

Wang Dong glanced at the time and said this to Jess in a calm tone.

Jess was seething inside, but he didn't show it on the surface.

"Mr. Wang, I would like to ask if your company has any plans to sell its lithography factory technology as a mature product, rather than as a technology patent?"

Jess seemed afraid that Wang Donglai would misunderstand, so he specifically emphasized the last sentence.

Upon hearing Jess's words, Wang Donglai replied without hesitation, "Mr. Jess, I understand your question. I cannot give you an answer at the moment, but I believe you may be able to get an answer at this summit."

"Is there anything else, Mr. Jess? If not, then we'll see you later!"

A thoughtful look flashed across Jess's eyes; Wang Donglai's words were already quite clear.

The absence of a direct refusal is actually a euphemistic way of agreeing.

Jess felt he was right about this.

Although Jess had guessed this, he wasn't very happy because he knew there was no such thing as a free lunch.

Since Wang Donglai did not agree directly, the subsequent cooperation will probably not be so simple.

After thinking it over, Jess calmed down and smiled at Wang Dong, saying, "Thank you very much for your answer, Mr. Wang. I think we will have a great collaboration, and I believe we can work together to make the entire industry better!"

"Yes, I will!" Wang Dong nodded confidently. (End of Chapter)