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Chapter 425: Waving the US Dollar and Finalizing the Equipment

Jiang Hui definitely does not need to go through the various registration procedures for Lingnan Semiconductor in person.

However, after dealing with the two generals Zhang Shaohua and Chen Qingxiang, he went to find Liu Tianwu in person.

He is now the person in charge of the district and also a member of the Shenzhen City Committee. It is said that he will soon become the person in charge of the economy of Shenzhen City.

We are going to set up a new company, and in terms of organizational structure, Lingnan Semiconductor is not a subsidiary of the BMW Group, but a new company independently registered.

Of course, in order to facilitate the purchase of equipment from the United States, its shareholder is still BMW Technology.

It is equivalent to Lingnan Semiconductor and BMW Group being sister companies.

"Mr. Jiang, are you planning to set up a semiconductor company in Shenzhen, with an investment of more than $1 million in the next three years?"

Liu Tianwu didn't expect that such a huge project would be assigned to him while he was just sitting in the office.

This is really exciting.

Shenzhen has developed rapidly in recent years, but except for the BMW Group and its related manufacturers, most other companies are processing factories in the port city.

It is mainly composed of various clothing companies and some home appliance companies, and is not very high-end overall.

Although there are no major problems at present, Shenzhen certainly hopes to move the industry forward.

I didn't expect that as soon as I had an idea, BMW Technology had already taken action.

The semiconductor industry, just think about it and you will know that this is definitely a high-tech industry.

There are not many companies in Shenzhen that can be considered to be in the high-tech industry.

Only Huawei Technology, which Liu Tianwu visited some time ago, seems to be related.

"Yes, in the first phase we plan to import 4-inch wafer production equipment and 3-micron chip process equipment from abroad, and strive to put them into production in the second half of next year."

"By then, Lingnan Semiconductor will be the most technologically advanced semiconductor manufacturer in China."

"The relevant chips can fully meet the needs of various domestic customers and can also be exported to earn foreign exchange."

Jiang Hui was not worried that Liu Tianwu would not support him, but he wanted the other party to have a more intuitive understanding of Lingnan Semiconductor.

This factory is the most technologically advanced one in the entire Lingnan Province and even the entire mainland.

The investment amount is huge, and it will not work if Shenzhen does not pay enough attention to it.

"Which piece of land do you like? I will immediately arrange for someone to go and complete the relevant formalities."

"As long as Lingnan Semiconductor promises to invest more than $1 million in the next five years, we will charge a symbolic $ for the land transfer fee."

Liu Tianwu did not ask Jiang Hui to invest $1 million in the next three years. As long as this amount was available in the next five years, he would have enough confidence to convince his superiors to provide land for free.

He will even try his best to get tax incentives.

With such a huge investment, the output value will definitely be astonishing.

The key is that the emergence of Lingnan Semiconductor has the potential to drive Shenzhen's industries towards high-tech, which is highly consistent with Liu Tianwu's personal ideas.

"Lingnan Semiconductor will need to import a variety of production equipment in the future, and build more than just one wafer fab and chip processing plant."

"So there will be a relatively large demand for land area. The initial land area is 1000 mu, and in the future the land area may need to be prepared towards 3000 mu or even 5000 mu."

Jiang Hui didn't hesitate and started making requests directly.

"As far as I know, this land contains multiple production workshops, R&D centers, storage facilities, and employee living areas, so it is normal that the overall area is large."

"This month I will immediately handle the use of the first phase of 1000 acres of land, and will also start planning for the next several thousand acres of land. I will strive to complete the relevant preparations after you start production next year."

"Then the relevant procedures and construction of these lands can be done at the same time, so you don't have to worry so much."

The ways of doing things at that time were much more wild than in later generations.

It’s no big deal to start construction without approval.

Liu Tianwu and Jiang Hui both have this courage.

In order to save the time of factory construction to the greatest extent and give full play to the Shenzhen city speed.

In this way, when the equipment is in place in the future, we can start installation and debugging immediately and enter mass production as quickly as possible.

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"Leader, this is the analysis and investigation report I compiled this week."

"Semiconductors, as the core of electronic devices, are widely used in various fields such as computers, communications, consumer electronics, and medical electronics."

"From tiny integrated circuits to giant supercomputers, semiconductors are key to the normal operation of these high-tech products."

"At present, the United States and Japan both attach great importance to the development of the semiconductor industry, and countries such as Korea are also vigorously supporting the development of the semiconductor industry."

"But due to various reasons, our technology in this area is a bit behind."

"The emergence of Lingnan Semiconductor is an important hope for reversing this situation."

"Lingnan Semiconductor is of great significance to Lingnan Province and Shenzhen."

Yao Yiming has been busy with Lingnan Semiconductor-related matters these days.

After Jiang Hui met Liu Tianwu, Liu Tianwu made promoting the mass production of Lingnan Semiconductor the most important task during this period.

Not only did he report to the relevant leaders in Shenzhen on the same day, he also immediately rushed to Guangzhou the next day to make a special report to the relevant leaders in Lingnan Province.

At the same time, Yao Yiming was naturally assigned a lot of work to implement.

One of the keys is to form a formal analysis report on the semiconductor industry.

After all, they went to Lingnan Province to report a few days ago and only considered it from the perspective of investment scale.

The last time I explained the importance of the semiconductor industry, I didn’t explain it thoroughly enough.

Liu Tianwu went to report specifically on the establishment of a semiconductor industry park in Shenzhen.

By then, the automobile industry park, industrial equipment park and semiconductor industry park will develop together, which will bring huge benefits to Shenzhen.

"Mr. Jiang mentioned earlier that you should quickly import 4-inch wafer factories and 3-micron chip processing equipment from abroad. Do you think it is feasible?"

Although Liu Tianwu has great confidence in Jiang Hui, he also hopes to make some confirmation through his own channels.

Otherwise, he might make a wrong judgment, which would affect his career.

“Totally possible!”

"Intel Corporation of the United States built the world's first 1975-inch wafer fab in 4, followed by American companies such as Texas Instruments and IBM, which also invested in 4-inch wafer fabs."

"After entering the 5s, Intel began to build a 1985-inch wafer factory and officially started production in ."

"Now they have made a breakthrough in 6-inch wafer technology and are building a new factory."

"So for American semiconductor companies, it is completely feasible to sell off 4-inch wafer fab equipment and replace it with more advanced equipment."

Yao Yiming's words made Liu Tianwu breathe a sigh of relief.

It seems that what Jiang Hui told me is quite reliable.

As for the investment amount, he was not worried at all.

I thought that the profitability of the BMW Group would not be a big problem even if it was an investment of several hundred million dollars, let alone $1 million.

Of course, he just didn't have enough understanding of the investment amount in the chip industry, otherwise he would know that the investment would become more exaggerated as time goes by.

Many people will certainly still have doubts as to whether BMW Group is really willing to invest like that.

“In this case, we should fully support the establishment of Lingnan Semiconductor and give it high attention and support to promote their rapid development.”

Liu Tianwu's determination gradually became firmer.

He was ready to give it another try. As long as he succeeded, the project would enable him to become the person in charge of Shenzhen City, or even go further into Lingnan Province.

"Leader, the semiconductor industry is the core of the high-tech field. Its development can significantly enhance the city's technological level and innovation capabilities."

"A city with a strong semiconductor industry is often able to take the lead in technological competition, attract more scientific and technological talents and enterprises to settle in, and form a virtuous circle of technological innovation."

"In addition, the semiconductor industry has a significant role in driving the economy."

"The wide application of semiconductor products and the growing market demand can bring huge economic benefits to Shenzhen."

"At the same time, the development of the semiconductor industry can also drive the coordinated development of related industrial chains, such as materials, equipment, packaging and testing, and further promote the diversification and sustainable development of Shenzhen's economy."

“I think the development of Lingnan Semiconductor is definitely worthy of our full support.”

Yao Yiming stayed up late many times this week, consulted many experts and scholars, and even asked relatives overseas for some information, before finally forming the current report.

He is now definitely a supporter of the development of the semiconductor industry.

I can also clearly feel the opportunities that the development and growth of Lingnan Semiconductor has brought to Shenzhen and to myself.

"In addition, the semiconductor industry can also enhance Shenzhen's international competitiveness."

"Under the development trend of global economic integration, relevant departments are trying to find ways to join the WTO and participate in international division of labor and cooperation."

"From the various policies that the United States and Japan have introduced to support the semiconductor industry, we can see that the semiconductor industry has become a strategic high ground for countries to compete for development."

"In order to suppress Japan's semiconductor industry and make its own semiconductor industry the world's number one again, the United States has even introduced many policies to support domestic semiconductor companies and suppress Japan's semiconductor industry."

Yao Yiming further added his thoughts.

This further strengthened Liu Tianwu's opinion.

"You are right. A city like Shenzhen with an advanced semiconductor industry can gain more opportunities and advantages in the international market and enhance our international reputation and influence."

“We must do our best to promote the development and growth of Lingnan Semiconductor.”

With Liu Tianwu's decision, all the procedures for Lingnan Semiconductor were completed very quickly.

The relevant land arrangements were completed at a speed beyond many people's imagination.

Even Shenzhen City has come forward to help with the three connections and one leveling work, and the construction team is already making various preliminary preparations. As long as Lingnan Semiconductor finalizes the initial design plan, everyone will start working.

Jiang Hui was certainly not idle either. In addition to arranging for Zhang Shaohua to follow the people from BMW Technology to America to contact various chip manufacturers, he also personally called Austin and asked him to help with the matchmaking.

"Jiang, our R&D center has close ties with chip manufacturers such as Texas Instruments, but automotive-grade chips are not the main products of the chip industry."

"The relationship between computer manufacturers and chip companies is the best."

"But if it's just a simple introduction, it's not a big problem."

Austin and Jiang Hui have had a good relationship over the years. Of course, there are reasons behind this.

On the one hand, he had made money by investing in the American stock market with Jiang Hui before. Then, according to Jiang Hui's advice, Austin invested in the stocks of several companies in the computer industry, which brought him great profits.

Not to mention the issue of interest transfer in the import of some other parts.

Now that Jiang Hui asked him for help, Austin was naturally willing to do it, and he also knew that there were benefits behind it.

But precisely because everyone is familiar with it, he also wants to explain the difficulties clearly.

As the head of General Motors' R&D center, his influence on chip manufacturers is definitely not as great as that of computer companies such as Compaq Computer, IBM, Dell, and Apple.

Of course, as a global automotive giant, General Motors must have some say with chip manufacturers.

"This time we just want to quickly purchase a batch of second-hand wafer production equipment and chip processing equipment from Texas Instruments, Intel, AMD and other companies."

"For these companies, 4-inch wafers and 3-micron process technology are already outdated."

"But you also know that the chip manufacturing process for automotive-grade chips is not that high, and these things are enough for the BMW Group."

"Even when we provide chips to the group, we can also take on some foundry production business."

Since you are asking for help, it is impossible not to tell anyone any information.

That would seem too insincere and show too little trust in others.

"I'll talk to the people in the purchasing department of Texas Instruments first. If we are just purchasing second-hand equipment, then it shouldn't be a big problem."

"In recent years, various policies have supported chip manufacturers in eliminating outdated equipment."

Austin was relieved to hear that Jiang Hui only wanted to purchase second-hand equipment.

If you want to introduce the most advanced chip technology from Texas Instruments or Intel, the difficulty is extremely high.

"If you can get these devices within a month, I can provide a $100 million agency fee and another $100 million in event funds."

Everyone is an old acquaintance.

There is no need to beat around the bush with the Americans, just show the money.

Jiang Hui immediately threw out 200 million US dollars, which showed his sincerity.

After all, we are just purchasing a batch of second-hand equipment.

"Jiang, don't worry, we are old friends."

"Even if Texas Instruments or Intel have concerns, I will help you resolve them."

"It's just some second-hand equipment. I don't think it will take more than a month for them to make a decision."

"Wait for my good news!"

Austin, who was originally a little conflicted, saw that Jiang Hui was so generous this time, so what was there to be conflicted about?
As a developed country in the world, the current per capita annual income of the United States is less than 2 US dollars.

200 million US dollars is definitely a lot of money!
Especially in this matter, Austin doesn't need to take any risks, he just needs to find a way to help with some lobbying work.

For some people he can't deal with, he just needs to find someone who can deal with them.

With sufficient financial support, everything will be easy.

In less than half a month, news came from Austin that Texas Instruments agreed to sell a 4-inch wafer fab production equipment and 3-micron process chip production and packaging and testing equipment to BMW Technology.

Although the total amount reached 2200 million US dollars, including various subsequent technical guidance and some technical data provision, the final price reached 2500 million US dollars.

But everything is still within Jiang Hui's acceptable range.

Even after this matter was settled, Jiang Hui arranged for Chen Qingxiang to continue communicating with Texas Instruments to see if he could introduce some new semiconductor technology from them.

We should work hard while we have the last few years to buy skills with money.

Once the situation on the polar bear side changed rapidly, America's attitude immediately began to change.

Many high-tech things cannot be bought by just paying money, and no matter how much money you pay, I will not sell it to you.

In the 1980s, especially after the mid-1980s, the West's attitude towards China clearly relaxed.

The relaxation during this period was mainly reflected in the approval procedures for China's technology exports.

Batumi has successively relaxed the export approval procedures for a total of about 48 "green zone" technology products, and then decided to implement a free export policy towards China, delegating export approval authority to each member country and no longer requiring approval item by item.

It can be said that the export controls on China during this period were relatively favorable, providing convenience for China to introduce advanced technology and equipment.

However, after entering the 1990s, the West's attitude towards China changed significantly.

As the polar bear situation changes, America's attitude has also changed dramatically.

After the honeymoon period, China faces the risk of being blocked.

The West imposed stricter trade restrictions and embargo policies on China.

In particular, after the European Community summit decided to ban arms sales to China, the West immediately terminated its plan to relax the export of cutting-edge technology products to China.

The embargo and trade restriction policies against China during this period still had a certain impact on China's development.

As long as the situation of polar bears cannot be changed, Jiang Hui will not be able to change these future trends.

While we can still import high-tech equipment freely in the next two years, buy more as soon as possible.

After accumulating well, it will not be so difficult to develop through your own efforts later.

After all, the difficulty of being completely self-reliant and developing by standing on the shoulders of giants are completely different.

Jiang Hui doesn't want to suffer something that he doesn't have to endure.

……

Lingnan Semiconductor was officially established. In order to show his importance to this company, Jiang Hui specially held a grand groundbreaking ceremony.

Relevant personnel from the Ministry of Electronics Industry, Machinery Industry Committee, Lingnan Province, State Administration of Foreign Exchange and other institutions at all levels attended the groundbreaking ceremony.

Early in the morning, at the ceremony site, colorful flags were flying and various banners were hung high.

Inspiring slogans such as "Create a core future together and lead the technological trend" and "Warmly celebrate the establishment of Lingnan Semiconductor" made the atmosphere quite warm.

The red carpet stretched from the entrance to the podium, with security personnel and etiquette ladies in neat uniforms standing on both sides.

They welcome every guest with the greatest enthusiasm.

Jiang Hui also came to the ceremony early this morning in a suit and tie to welcome the guests.

As half the owner, Liu Tianwu also stood by.

"Boss Jiang, your efficiency is so high that you signed the equipment purchase agreement with the United States so quickly."

"Lingnan Semiconductor has also officially given its preliminary plan for factory construction to the construction company."

"At this pace, the construction of the main plant equipment will be completed in the first quarter of next year, and equipment installation and commissioning will begin in the second quarter."

"There will be absolutely no problem in putting it into production in the second half of next year."

Liu Tianwu is in a very good mood now.

During this period, he constantly reported on Lingnan Semiconductor to leaders at all levels, and everyone knew that he was the one who presided over and promoted this project.

Now that the results came out so quickly, he became more confident.

The more you know, the more you realize the importance of the semiconductor industry.

Even if Lingnan Semiconductor cannot achieve the grand scale planned by Jiang Hui, it is enough to bring huge benefits to Shenzhen.

"It shouldn't be a big problem, but we are still working on recruiting people."

"A large semiconductor company needs a lot of professionals. Even on-site operators are required to have a relatively high level of education."

Although Zhang Shaohua and Chen Qingxiang have quickly recruited over a hundred people, there is still a big gap compared to the number of people needed by Lingnan Semiconductor.

This is also something Jiang Hui is a little worried about.

"Boss Jiang, regarding personnel recruitment, I will ask the province to personally communicate and coordinate with the Ministry of Electronics Industry."

“Let’s see if we can directly transfer one or two semiconductor companies to the province, and then have the province directly arrange for relevant personnel to work at Lingnan Semiconductor.”

"After your personnel are trained, they can go back or stay to join Lingnan Semiconductor if they want to."

Liu Tianwu has now given it his all.

If it were in the future, the relevant personnel would definitely not dare to tie themselves too closely to the company.

But the current situation is rather special, and everyone is crossing the river by feeling the stones.

Liu Tianwu's approach is completely understandable.

"It would be best if Lingnan Province could come forward to help coordinate."

"After all, many workers are still unwilling to give up their status within the system and go to foreign or private companies."

Jiang Hui would definitely not refuse the olive branch that Liu Tianwu offered to him.

However, as people from various groups arrived one after another, the two of them did not have much time to continue communicating.

(End of this chapter)