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At this moment, the atmosphere in the conference room was extremely strange.

The price was originally set, but Wang Donglai doubled it with just one sentence.

Seeing these overseas giants hurriedly trying to persuade Wang Donglai to abandon the price increase, people in China couldn't help but feel a complex mix of emotions.

Such a scene is both cathartic and inexplicably disheartening.

Perhaps only someone like Wang Donglai, with the technical expertise to back it up, would dare to say and do such things to overseas giants.

Without a word, they raised prices, and by a factor of two.

Even the leaders sitting here didn't say a word.

The decision to approve the sale of lithography factory technology was made by higher-ups.

The price was set by Galaxy Technology itself, so even if Wang Donglai doubled it on this occasion, the leaders couldn't say anything.

Upon hearing the words of the overseas giant, Wang Donglai leaned back slightly, appearing extremely relaxed and domineering.

At the previous price, Galaxy Technology could actually have made a profit.

Photolithography technology itself isn't the most profitable product; the core is the chip manufacturing process that comes with it.

Wang Donglai's idea is to lower the price of lithography factories so that more giants can use this technology, thereby providing more chips and accelerating the progress of human civilization.

Wang Donglai is perfectly willing to accept earning less money in order to achieve this grand goal.

However, the actions of these overseas giants just now displeased Wang Donglai.

Even if the price doubles, it would only be seven or eight hundred million, which is still very cost-effective compared to lithography machines.

Before China had its own lithography factory technology, lithography machines had to be purchased from ASML, which was expensive, had strict approval processes, and was subject to various restrictions.

The grievances suffered here are countless.

Now, what Wang Donglai is doing is actually quite good.

If it were another company, they would probably make even more unreasonable demands.

"Alright, stop talking. This is the price."

“If you think it’s too expensive, you don’t have to buy it. I’m not forcing you. You can continue to buy lithography machines. I think Mr. Peter from ASML would be happy to sell them to you.”

"Don't waste your precious time discussing prices; you have no room to bargain with me."

"You either accept it or you give it up; the choice has always been in your hands."

Wang Donglai waited until they had finished speaking before speaking again.

These words, like a cold, precise scalpel, struck directly at an artery.

The other side fell completely silent.

"Mr. An, I must admit that your company's innovation in the field of photolithography is indeed a major breakthrough in science and technology. At the same time, your company's technology is also at the world's leading level."

"However, the development of the entire semiconductor industry has never been something that a single company or country can drive independently; the technology in this area is extremely complex."

"I believe there is definitely room for cooperation between us. After all, as Mr. Wang said, only win-win cooperation can last!"

At this moment, Hans, the head of the Bald Eagle Federal Semiconductor Association, finally stepped forward and said this to Wang Donglai.

These words first acknowledged the excellence of Galaxy Technologies' lithography factory technology, and then mentioned the development of the semiconductor industry, demonstrating considerable shrewdness.

Furthermore, there was another implication in his words: cooperation can lead to a win-win situation, but without cooperation, things are not so sure.

Wang Donglai naturally understood this point immediately.

With a soft, cold laugh, Wang Donglai looked at Hans with a hint of mockery and said, "Mr. Hans, it's obvious you're afraid!"

"Why didn't you say this about win-win cooperation when the lithography technology was first introduced in the factory? Why bring it up now of all times?"

"You're only saying this because you've seen that lithography factories have stronger technology and higher efficiency, and that they will replace lithography machines."

"So, in the end, you don't realize you're wrong, you just know your semiconductor industry is going to die."

"Of course, I'm not saying all this for any other reason."

"I just want to tell you, if you want to cooperate, then show your sincerity!"

"What I want is genuine sincerity, not empty promises."

"If your conditions don't meet my expectations, then let's compare our technological reserves and capabilities in the semiconductor market. Survival of the fittest!"

Wang Donglai made his point clear: he didn't want to waste all his precious time on this.

If the leader hadn't specifically requested it, this matter would have been handled by Liang Song.

Hans's expression changed slightly when he heard Wang Donglai's ultimatum.

"Mr. Wang, as far as I know, your company has been promoting the localization of the semiconductor industry, and has indeed achieved considerable success."

"However, the entire semiconductor industry chain is long and requires a lot of technical support. I don't think your company has achieved all the breakthroughs yet."

"I can promise here and sign the terms in the cooperation agreement to guarantee an adequate supply of the corresponding equipment and materials to your company."

In Hans's view, this condition was already quite sincere.

Galaxy Technology has completed core technologies such as EDA design software, advanced packaging, plasma etching machines, photoresists, and mask stages.

However, equipment such as developers, ion implanters, and oxidation furnaces, as well as the most important optical lenses, still need to be imported from overseas.

Making this condition was a last resort.

The scientific research capabilities of Galaxy Technology truly frightened the Bald Eagle Federation.

They were genuinely afraid that if Galaxy Technology continued its research like this, the entire industry chain would be compromised.

Rather than doing that, it would be better to supply it sooner, so at least we can have some soup.

Otherwise, if Galaxy Technology succeeds in overcoming the challenge, we won't even get a taste of the benefits.

Capitalists are only interested in profit.

Therefore, this condition was created under the impetus of this capital.

Unexpectedly, Wang Donglai simply shook his head slightly and said with a hint of dissatisfaction, "This condition is not enough!"

Hans did not continue speaking or reveal his conditions. Instead, he said, "Mr. Wang, why don't you state your conditions? Since this is a negotiation, you can also make an offer."

Wang Donglai was not intimidated at all. He chuckled and said, "First, we will sign a technology mutual recognition framework agreement to establish a globally unified semiconductor process standard certification system, with China's lithography factory technology becoming one of the benchmarks."

"Countries should also agree to recognize the performance standards of chips manufactured based on different technological approaches."

"Second, establish a global cross-licensing pool for intellectual property, where major companies will put some of their patents into the shared pool."

"In response, I can offer the peripheral patents of the core technology department of the lithography factory in exchange for the right to use the patents of traditional lithography machine technology!"

"Third, regarding capacity allocation, I can promise to allocate a portion of advanced process capacity to international customers, at least 20%, and the specific figure can be discussed."

"Secondly, we need to establish a chip supply guarantee mechanism during crises to prevent geopolitics from affecting the global supply chain. I don't want the situation of Chip being cut off from supplies to Huawei to happen again." "Finally, we need to sign a framework for cooperation in the research and development of next-generation technologies."

"We will establish an international semiconductor frontier research institute, with the headquarters located in Tangdu City and branch centers overseas. The specific addresses can be discussed."

"The mission of this cutting-edge research institute is simple: to jointly develop processes below 3nm, new semiconductor materials, and quantum chip technology."

After Wang Donglai finished speaking, the conference room fell into complete silence.

Everyone was pondering the conditions proposed by Wang Donglai.

However, after pondering for a long time, no one could figure it out.

Galaxy Technology wouldn't gain much benefit from any of these conditions.

It could even be argued that the biggest beneficiaries are not Galaxy Technology, but rather overseas giants and other domestic companies.

Are there really such selfless people?

For a moment, the same question arose in the minds of everyone present.

Wang Donglai knew what everyone was thinking with just one glance.

In fact, these conditions do not align with maximizing Galaxy Technology's interests.

However, it aligns with Wang Donglai's plans for the future.

Tactics must give way to strategy.

While the lithography factory technology has indeed made a leap forward, far surpassing lithography machine technology, it still cannot hide one fact.

That is, in the semiconductor field, the technology mastered by the West surpasses that of China.

Galaxy Technology was able to develop lithography factory technology because Wang Donglai was exceptionally talented and accomplished this single-handedly. This does not mean that other domestic companies can do the same.

If one thinks that having lithography factory technology in China is enough to belittle lithography machine technology, then one will only fall into arrogance and lead to technological isolation.

The end result was a fragmentation of standards and losses in the global market.

Secondly, it is to take advantage of the window of opportunity when overseas giants are developing lithography factories, sell products to foreign companies, set standards, establish a new semiconductor core centered on China, and enhance China's voice in this field.

Finally, we should implement the strictest controls at the technological level, but open up as much as possible at the application level to attract global innovation.

If the progress and development of human scientific civilization were to rely solely on Wang Donglai and Galaxy Technology, it would be too exhausting.

Wang Donglai didn't want to do that. If that were the case, he could simply use Wa's abilities to develop cloning technology, cryopreservation technology, and intelligent robot technology, and then pilot a spaceship to explore space himself.

What he wanted to do from beginning to end was to promote the progress and development of human civilization, using himself as a fulcrum to leverage the entire human civilization.

Making money is not the goal, nor is developing the company; they are merely means to an end.

Wang Donglai, of course, would not voice his thoughts.

Everyone thought about it for a long time, racking their brains, but they still couldn't find any problem in Wang Donglai's words.

Even so, Hans still started finding fault.

“Mr. Wang, in principle I agree with your conditions, but in practice there are still some problems.”

"A globally unified semiconductor manufacturing process standard certification system is not a big problem if both of us work together to push for it."

"There is no problem with mutually recognizing the performance standards of chips manufactured based on different technological paths."

"Patent sharing pools can also be negotiated, as long as the principle of equivalent value is guaranteed."

"The allocation of production capacity is a spontaneous act by enterprises and a market behavior; we do not interfere in these matters."

“Establishing an international semiconductor frontier research institute is also a good suggestion. However, I think it is the best choice to place the headquarters in the Bald Eagle Federation. After all, we have the strongest economic power and a large number of top talents.”

"Given that your company has developed a lithography factory, I believe it is perfectly acceptable for China to set up a branch center."

Hans said this casually.

Wang Donglai, however, found himself laughing more and more as he listened.

"Mr. Hans, I think there's a misunderstanding between us!"

"When I said it, I called it a condition, but it was actually a requirement!"

"Except for the parts that I think are negotiable, everything else is non-negotiable, there is no room for bargaining."

"Please remember one thing: if I can develop a lithography factory, I can develop other things."

"In cutting-edge scientific research fields, we have caught up and even surpassed them."

"I don't think I need to repeat the specific areas and achievements again!"

Wang Donglai held up one finger and shook it at Hans, saying this aloud.

His expression and movements were full of confidence.

"Besides, are the conditions I've set really unacceptable to you?"

"I don't think so!"

"If your company were to acquire the lithography factory technology, I think I don't need to elaborate on how you would maximize your profits."

"In short, these are my conditions. You can choose whether to agree or refuse!"

After he finished speaking, Wang Donglai leaned back in his chair, waiting for the overseas giant's decision.

When Wang Donglai said his last words, Jess from GlobalFoundries finally understood.

Neither the price of the lithography factory nor the conditions proposed by Wang Donglai have caused any harm to GlobalFoundries; on the contrary, they are extremely beneficial.

Just like the chip ban on chrysanthemums, this caused GlobalFoundries to lose a major customer.

If a chip supply guarantee mechanism is truly established, it will mean when we can do business and sell our products.

This is in no way inferior to any technological breakthrough.

After thinking it through, Jess immediately spoke up, saying, "I think Mr. Wang's request is very reasonable!"

Jayce's sudden statement surprised everyone overseas, who did not expect him to be so eager.

“Very good, Mr. Jess has made the right decision, and I think you will definitely not regret it!”

Wang Donglai smiled and nodded to Jess, saying this.

"Indeed, I think it's a fortunate thing for the global semiconductor industry to have an entrepreneur like Mr. Wang!"

"I am very happy to develop together with your company, promote the progress of the semiconductor industry, and achieve mutual benefit and win-win results!"

Jess's attitude was very friendly, even somewhat humble, with a hint of respect hidden in his tone.

Upon hearing Jess's words, everyone present fell into deep thought once again. (End of Chapter)