Rebirth of Hong Kong Island, leading the technology war

Chapter 442 I don't want to answer this question

When Hu Jiangshan showed off this skill, the whole audience was stunned.

The wonderful performances on the stage have become less attractive.

Simply put, Hu Jiangshan's status rose sharply and he once again became the focus of everyone's attention.

At the beginning, only Wang Zhicheng paid attention to Hu Jiangshan, and everyone treated Hu Jiangshan with courtesy only for Wang Zhicheng's sake.

Others think that what Wang Zhicheng values ​​is not Hu Jiangshan himself, but the Hu family behind Hu Jiangshan.

Of course, the Hu family itself is not considered a top wealthy family in Hong Kong Island, and there is still a big gap between them and the legendary four major families.

Now, Hu Jiangshan can actually contact the business leaders in mainland China directly, which shows that his power is extraordinary, and at least he has a say in the Hu family.

More importantly, Yute Times’ boss Zeng Luqun was able to accept Hu Jiangshan’s invitation, and not everyone has this honor.

Hu Jiangshan is a young man, and it is hard to imagine how he gained Zeng Luqun's trust.

Of course, it is a bit of an exaggeration to say that Hu Jiangshan relied on his ability. Zeng Luqun gave him so much face probably because of the Hu family behind Hu Jiangshan, otherwise it would be hard to explain.

At this time, Wang Zhicheng was in a good mood and toasted frequently.

Xiao Ming is a smart man. He knows that opportunities are rare and will never come back. He quickly said to Wang Zhicheng, "Boss Wang, can we take some time to discuss the matter I mentioned to you last time?"

Wang Zhicheng smiled slightly: "Xiao Xiao, this is easy to say. We are not outsiders. I think there is no need to discuss this matter with you. Send me a copy of the information later and I will ask the team to make an assessment."

Xiao Ming's eyes lit up and he said "OK" several times: "Mr. Wang, I will send it to you in the next two days and let you know when the time comes."

Wang Zhicheng nodded: "By the way, Xiao Xiao, if you have any requirements, such as investment strength, investment amount, investment plan, etc., you can mention them, and these are easy to discuss."

When Xiao Ming heard this, he felt that the matter was almost settled.

Wang Zhicheng's investment strategy is very conservative. The fact that he can make such a confident statement is equivalent to agreeing to invest, and he lets Xiao Ming propose the investment conditions, which shows that he is very sincere.

Xiao Ming quickly raised his glass to toast, making the atmosphere even more lively and joyful.

While Xiao Ming breathed a sigh of relief, he also had a new understanding of Hu Jiangshan.

In the past, when facing Hu Jiangshan, Xiao Ming just treated him as a drinking buddy and their relationship was quite plastic. But now that Hu Jiangshan helped him negotiate so well, the value of that is extraordinary.

More importantly, Hu Jiangshan behaved quite reliably. His speech and behavior were very different from before, and even his temperament and aura had changed.

It didn't get worse, it got better. Surprisingly better.

Xiao Ming felt that he should establish a better and closer relationship with Hu Jiangshan.

Xiao Ming said to Hu Jiangshan: "Mr. Hu, where do you want to go these days? I will definitely make arrangements for you."

Hu Jiangshan smiled and waved his hand: "Don't worry, I will stay in Guman for two days, and then plan to go somewhere else."

Xiao Ming raised his glass and clinked it with Hu Jiangshan's: "Okay, if you need anything, just tell me. We are not strangers. If you are polite to me, I will make you angry!"

Hu Jiangshan smiled and said, "Don't worry, Brother Ming, I won't be polite with you."

Xiao Ming said to Shen Miaoyun: "By the way, Ah Yun, you should keep in touch with Mr. Hu more often in the future, and help solve any difficulties."

Shen Miaoyun nodded and involuntarily looked up at Hu Jiangshan.

If it were the previous Hu Jiangshan, Xu Miaoyun would definitely not be very willing to accept such a request. At most, she would agree to it symbolically and then decide how to actually do it.

Facing the current Hu Jiangshan, it seems difficult to refuse any request from the other party.

Of course, if it was the previous Hu Jiangshan, Xiao Ming would not have given Shen Miaoyun such instructions, as that would be like sending a sheep into the tiger's mouth.

Now even Xiao Ming seems to have no worries at all.

What a departure!
At this time, Xu Weilun and Chen Mingrui naturally had some changes in their views on Hu Jiangshan. The other party was obviously not as simple as the rumors said.

It's really true that hearing about him is not as good as meeting him in person. The real Hu Jiangshan doesn't even look like a dandy boy, let alone a prodigal son.

The atmosphere of the conversation was very good now. Everyone opened up and the topic gradually turned to the careers of Xu Weilun and Chen Mingrui.

Chen Mingrui's business has also encountered some troubles recently.

As mentioned earlier, Chen Mingrui is engaged in photovoltaic manufacturing, which can also be considered a technology manufacturing industry.

The most common trouble in the manufacturing industry is the supply of parts and raw materials. Everything else is minor.

For example, Hu Jiangshan’s uncle Hu Pingyang was worried about large-capacity capacitors. If Hu Jiangshan had not helped him find a new supplier, the production line would have been facing shutdown.

The problems Chen Mingrui encountered were of similar nature, but not as urgent as those encountered by Pingtai Electronics.

Chen Mingrui said: "The products we produce are selling well in Southeast Asia now, but if they are sold to Europe, the beacon country will be very strict. They will check the key parts. If they do not meet their requirements, the fine is light. If it is heavy, they will not be allowed to enter and must be taken back. I have already encountered several large orders, and they were all returned for various reasons."

Wang Zhicheng pondered for a moment and said, "This is no small matter. If it cannot be resolved, it may become even more difficult in the future."

Chen Mingrui sighed: "The policies of these countries are not clear now. I have asked people, but they can't tell me anything. They just say that key components must meet the requirements."

Xu Weilun asked: "What are the requirements? Didn't they tell me?"

Chen Mingrui hesitated for a moment and said, "I also tried to investigate this matter. Someone told me that the functional chip does not meet the requirements."

Xu Weilun's eyes widened: "Not meeting the requirements? Functional chip? What requirements do they need to meet?"

Wang Zhicheng said: "I have heard about this before. Photovoltaic products are strictly prohibited in some areas. If you want to meet the requirements, you need to use the design standards they set."

Xu Weilun asked: "No matter what the standard is, it has to be made public. By the way, who set this standard?"

"Of course, these regions set their own standards."

Wang Zhicheng patted Chen Mingrui on the shoulder and said, "Old Chen, think of a way to get a copy of their chip specifications, and then find a semiconductor company to customize them. If you put them on your production line, you should be able to solve these problems."

Chen Mingrui opened his mouth but said nothing.

It's easy to say, but difficult to do.

Xu Weilun frowned after hearing this: "Chips, customizing chips is not an easy task. Can we purchase finished chips that meet their requirements?"

Wang Zhicheng shook his head: "If it could be solved so easily, Old Chen wouldn't be worried. As far as I know, that kind of chip is easy to buy on the market."

Chen Mingrui sighed, "Boss Wang is really well-informed. I have looked for parts that meet their requirements, but they won't sell them." Xu Weilun was stunned, "Won't sell them? Why? This doesn't make sense. Why wouldn't they sell them if they paid for them? Don't you want to do business anymore?"

Wang Zhicheng said: "This is not surprising. Some things cannot be bought casually. People just don't want to sell them to you."

When Hu Jiangshan heard this, he actually knew what was going on.

Setting standards for parts and components is an effective means of market protection and will be very common in the next few years.

However, this situation will only occur in a few fields at this time, and the photovoltaic industry is the hardest hit area. After all, China's photovoltaic industry is strong and can beat its peers across the entire Blue Planet.

If those places don't think of a solution or use some tricks, the local photovoltaic companies will go bankrupt, so it is natural to use this method.

Of course, even if they tried all kinds of methods, it was of no avail. According to the normal historical process, in another one or two years, their photovoltaic industry would be completely destroyed and not a single one would be left.

But it is still very troublesome at this moment. They are making their last struggle and don't want to be defeated so soon.

Just as Wang Zhicheng said, to solve this problem you really have to follow their requirements and try to replace the parts with ones that meet the standards, so that they will have no reason to hold you back.

Since I can’t buy it, I can only find someone to make it myself.

For example, the chips used in photovoltaic products do not have high process requirements and the technology is not complicated. Semiconductor companies in mainland China can make them. They are easy to purchase, the supply volume is large, and the cost is very low.

This brings up a problem. Those chips are public versions. If you find someone to customize chips that meet the regulations, the cost will go up. And it's not just a little bit more expensive, it's much more expensive, so your competitiveness will naturally drop a lot.

The loss of profits is secondary. The key is that the supply will not be too stable. After all, if the customized chips are only used by one company, the foundry company will not have much motivation to manufacture them for a long time.

Once the peak supply season arrives, you will most likely be put at the back of the queue, unless you are a large manufacturer with particularly strong strength, then you can sign a long-term supply contract.

Chen Mingrui's company obviously has not reached that level yet, at least it does not have that strength now.

Chen Mingrui said to Wang Zhicheng, "Mr. Wang, do you have any connections? Find a few companies that produce semiconductor products. I want to talk to them and evaluate the cost and supply situation."

Wang Zhicheng pondered for a moment and said, "I know some semiconductor companies here, but I don't have any investment relationships with them. As far as I know, they are all very busy now. I don't know if they can arrange enough production capacity to produce customized products."

"What should we do? Mr. Wang, please help me think of a solution!"

Chen Mingrui is really worried now. He originally thought that Wang Zhicheng has such a wide network of contacts that it would be easy for him to solve this problem. Unexpectedly, he was too optimistic. Things are not that simple and it still depends on the situation.

At this time, Xu Weilun said: "Or we can contact foreign semiconductor companies. Although the price is higher, we should solve the current problem first."

Chen Mingrui sighed again: "It seems that this is the only way. I will ask more questions, and Mr. Wang can also help me ask."

Wang Zhicheng nodded in agreement.

Seeing that the atmosphere had cooled down a bit, Xiao Ming quickly raised his glass and toasted everyone.

Everyone clinked their glasses, took a sip, and turned their attention to the stage.

The performance has now reached a very exciting stage. Everyone is watching and commenting, and the good atmosphere has been restored.

But Chen Mingrui was still somewhat frustrated. When he encountered a problem that he couldn't solve, he would always feel troubled and couldn't relax at all.

At this time, Wang Zhicheng suddenly asked Hu Jiangshan: "By the way, little mustache, do you also know any semiconductor companies?"

When the others heard this, their attention was drawn back, especially Chen Mingrui.

Hu Jiangshan felt helpless. He didn't want to take this challenge. After all, the chips involved in photovoltaic products were too low-end. If the production lines of Tenglong Island and Jiangjun Island were to be used to make them, it would be a waste of talent and would occupy production capacity for no reason, which would not be worth the cost.

Hu Jiangshan thought about it and felt that this problem was easy to solve.

If Hu Jiangshan doesn't want to do it, he can let someone else do it!

Hu Jiangshan produces semiconductor chemicals such as photoresist and has long had cooperative relationships with some semiconductor companies.

Although these companies cannot produce very high-end chip semiconductors, they are more than capable of producing chips for photovoltaics.

Of course, the other party must have the production capacity. If they cannot provide the production capacity, Hu Jiangshan doesn't want to help.

Hu Jiangshan and Chen Mingrui had only met once, and they were not relatives or friends, so there was no need to take it too seriously.

At this time, Hu Jiangshan said: "I have actually dealt with semiconductor companies. I can ask for Mr. Chen, but I can't guarantee that the other party will definitely accept this order."

Chen Mingrui's eyes lit up: "It's okay! Mr. Hu, please help me ask. This big rock has been pressing on my chest and I can't breathe!"

What Chen Mingrui said was a bit exaggerated, but it was indeed very uncomfortable.

Only he himself knows whether it is painful or not.

Wang Zhicheng said, "Old Chen, it's a little too late now. Tyrande is an hour behind the mainland. Let's ask Mr. Hu tomorrow."

Chen Mingrui nodded quickly: "Yes, yes, yes, ask for me tomorrow, Mr. Hu just remember this."

Hu Jiangshan waved his hand: "It doesn't matter, I'll ask now. The sooner I know the result, the sooner I can feel at ease."

“…Ah, now?”

Hu Jiangshan nodded: "Yes, right now, domestic semiconductor companies are quite competitive, and I guess the bosses haven't even left work yet."

Everyone looked at each other in bewilderment. It seemed that Hu Jiangshan was quite knowledgeable about the business situation in the mainland. It was hard to believe that he was a rich second generation with a bad reputation and was known to be uneducated.

Hu Jiangshan picked up his phone again and dialed a number. After only a few rings, the other party picked up.

"Hello, Mr. Liu, are you available to talk on the phone now?"

"That's good, Mr. Liu. I want to ask you something. I have a friend who needs to order a chip for photovoltaic products. Do you have any spare production capacity to take this order?"

"We may need to discuss the specific order details in person. If you have no problem with that, can we arrange a time?"

"Okay, since there is no Prime Minister, that's it. Mr. Liu, go to bed early."

After saying that, Hu Jiangshan hung up the phone. He looked up and saw Chen Mingrui staring at him eagerly.

Hu Jiangshan said: "Mr. Chen, they said they can try to arrange it, but we still need to discuss the order status in person."

Chen Mingrui nodded quickly and said excitedly: "Okay! Great! Mr. Hu, as long as he can produce, everything will be fine!"

(End of this chapter)