Rebirth Tokyo 1986

Chapter 238 An Invitation

"learn."

Lou Gerstner nodded in understanding and decided in his mind to collect relevant information from the Chinese side as quickly as possible and then complete the visit.

After talking about software issues, Masato Takeshita turned the topic to chips.

"What stage has the company's flash memory chip development reached?"

"Flash drives that can store software data are now officially on the market. Mechanical hard drives used to store computer data are also available on computers that we are working with Sony on."

In 1988, Intel, discovering the huge commercial value of flash memory, launched the first commercial flash memory chip.

In 1989, SanDisk applied for a patent for system flash memory and introduced the concept of flash drives for the first time.

As one of the earliest players to enter the flash memory field, Xinghai Semiconductor naturally has its own achievements.

The first computer with flash memory chip is the company's greatest achievement.

However, due to the high price of flash memory chips, only a few hundred computers were put into production.

A luxury toy belonging to Mr. Fu, similar to a sports car.

"NOR technology flash memory or NAND technology flash memory?"

"NOR technology products, NAND technology is still in the laboratory stage."

NOR and NAND are two different formats of flash memory.

Although NAND technology has faster erase and write times, lower prices, and more than 10 times the durability, it is more appropriate to use NOR technology products when the memory is less than 8M.

Therefore, Xinghai Semiconductor, the founder of NAND technology, must first take the NOR technology route and use NAND technology as an experimental reserve.

"I see. Got it."

The young man nodded, then asked, "Where's the digital camera?"

Digital cameras will continue to be a major consumer of flash memory chips until the smartphone era arrives.

“There are still many problems that need to be solved, and there is little hope this year.”

"Oh, that's how it is."

The young man nodded, and then said thoughtfully: "In other words, except for the flash drive and computer business, the progress in other directions is relatively slow."

“Yes, we need technological advancement and lower prices.”

"Well, let's continue to focus on experiments. Keep up with Intel in the NOR field, and maintain the technological lead over Toshiba and Samsung in the NAND field."

American companies are more focused on immediate interests, so they mainly bet on NOR-related products.

Samsung and Toshiba are more forward-looking and have launched NAND products, competing with Xinghai Semiconductor.

"Please rest assured that we have Vice President Masuoka here and will not give Samsung and Toshiba any chance."

"Ah That's good."

After learning about the company's development in the flash memory chip field, Masato Takeshita turned around and asked tentatively.

"What do you think about the company opening up another R&D area in the field of graphics chips?"

Who wouldn’t be envious of the glory that Nvidia will create after 2020?

The young man also wants to try and see if he can reach the level of NVIDIA.

Even if it doesn't work, it would be great if it can reach AMD level.

“I don’t think it’s necessary for now.”

"The company is short of staff, so it is better to focus on existing businesses."

Lou Gerstner is the president of Star Ocean Semiconductor, so naturally he hopes that the company will have as many R&D projects as possible.

Unfortunately, conditions are limited.

Xinghai Semiconductor's strength does not allow it to participate in too many projects.

"Okay then, we'll talk about it later."

The young man was somewhat unwilling to give up, so he decided to wait until Japan entered the employment ice age before entering the graphics chip field.

This is one of the future directions and we must grasp it firmly.

It took almost a week for Masato Takeshita to get a general idea of Xinghai Semiconductor.

Overall, things are really going well.

He doesn't need to worry at all, all business operations are being carried out in a very orderly manner.

……

"Hello!"

"It's me, yes, good afternoon!"

"Invite me to the Spring Festival Gala?"

"No problem, it's my pleasure."

"Well, okay, okay, see you at the Spring Festival Gala."

"goodbye!"

After hanging up the phone, Masato Takeshita sat in the chair blankly, without any response for a long time.

"You actually invited me to participate in the Spring Festival Gala?"

"what's the situation?"

His mind was in a mess and he couldn't figure out why this happened.

It took him an unknown amount of time before he finally sorted out his thoughts a little.

“Is it because of the Hope Project or because of the university donation?”

"It should be the Hope Project. This was China's top priority last year."

In 1989, Japan and China were at two extremes.

The first thing, naturally, is the Hope Project which was officially launched in October.

This project targets compulsory education in poor areas.

China has long introduced a nine-year compulsory education program, but launching and implementing are two completely different things.

China's economy is still in a difficult situation at present, and the annual education budget is only more than 300 billion yuan, which is not enough to fully implement this policy.

Many poor areas have not even achieved nine-year compulsory education, and there is not even a single junior high school graduate.

Unlike later generations, even in remote areas there is basically access to education.

In response to this situation, the country has formulated the Hope Project, hoping to improve the education situation in backward areas through donations.

The project was very successful and has indeed changed the fate of countless students in poor areas.

It can be said that the merits are immeasurable.

The second big issue is the problem of triangular debts.

Due to a series of reasons, a triangular debt arose between companies, with you owing me and I owing him.

Ultimately, only the state could help solve the problem, but it only solved a small part of it.

The third major event was the influx of migrant workers into the city just after the New Year.

The fourth major event is the reorganization and management of economic activities.

Because companies have serious problems with counterfeiting, fraud and tax evasion, the state can only introduce new policies to rectify the situation.

After a year of adjustment, the environment has changed slightly.

The fifth major event...

However, inviting him to participate in the Spring Festival Gala will definitely not be the fifth item.

After all, there were so many people calling to congratulate him that he couldn't even get a number.

The first thing is more likely.

Because Masato Takeshita not only took the lead in donating 5000 million US dollars himself, but also asked the joint venture Shencheng luggage factory to donate 30% of its profits in the first three quarters.

This is the only thing that can make the young man show his face.

In addition, the factor of Xinghai Investment may also be involved.

The news that Xinghai Investment successfully withdrew from the Japanese stock market and made a fortune is no secret to many people.

Everyone was envious and eager to participate.

Even if there is no such plan in my hometown in the previous life, it is always a good thing to find out about it first.

"Forget it, let's not let our imagination run wild. I'll ask politely when the time comes, and I should be able to draw a conclusion."

After temporarily putting the reason aside, Masato Takeshita solemnly wrote down the matter carefully on a sticker and then stuck it in the most conspicuous place on his desk.

At the same time, he did not forget to tell Secretary-General Keiko Sakai to remind himself.

In such a major event, no mistakes can be tolerated.

Of course, he didn't tell her the specific details. He just said that he had to go to Beijing for important matters during the Spring Festival.

There are many things that are not suitable to be told to others in advance.

After dealing with most of the company's affairs, Masato Takeshita took the initiative to call Ichiro Haneda.

"Senior, do you have time this Saturday?"

"I thought we hadn't seen each other for a long time, and I wanted to get together with you."

"Sure, I'm fine with that."

"OK, see you on Saturday then."

When we are busy, time always passes quickly, and before we know it, it is Saturday party day.

Masato Takeshita took the initiative to step forward and said, "Senior Haneda, long time no see."

Ichiro Haneda also lamented: "It is indeed quite a long time, almost three months, and we are all quite busy now."

"Oh, you remember it so clearly."

"You are the richest among my friends, so of course you have to remember that clearly."

Ichiro Haneda's tone was very free and easy, and it didn't change at all because of the change in their respective identities.

This is also the most important reason why Masato Takeshita wanted to go out and play and thought of him first.

“Yes, that’s a strong reason.”

The young man replied casually, then smiled and changed the subject: "Let's go, I have booked a restaurant."

"OK, I'm just a bit hungry."

As he spoke, he walked ahead with big strides.

The two people were already very familiar with each other, so naturally they chatted while eating.

"How is the business now?"

"It's okay. It's none of my business anyway."

Then, Haneda Ichiro continued with a gloating tone: "But those who took out loans recklessly will suffer in the future."

The current trend is that money is tightening. Employees who lend money to people without asset security will sooner or later be liquidated by the company.

Although they cannot be fired, they can be sent to a branch in the countryside.

This is also the common practice of large Japanese companies towards losers.

"Indeed, I wonder if Senior Uno and the others will be affected."

"Don't worry, Senior Uno is very steady. With your loan support, there's no way anything will go wrong."

Many bank employees make loans indiscriminately, mainly to complete tasks assigned by their superiors.

Uno Jixing has a large loan from Xinghai Group, so he naturally has no worries about performance and there is no need for him to take risks.

Why does the Osaka branch of Industrial Bank use so many tricks, even launching the Tail Top Stitching?

It's because the loan pressure from above is too great that I have to find an unconventional method.

Of course, Industrial Bank paid a heavy price.

Since then, many companies have been removed from the control of Industrial Bank.

However, this incident is actually beneficial to Masato Takeshita.

Because from now on, Industrial Bank will rely more and more on Xinghai Group's loans, and Xinghai Group can gain many benefits from it.

"That's good. I wonder if you can get a promotion after this incident?"

Ichiro Haneda said with a big smile: "It's very likely."

“Not only Uno-senpai, but Toyoshima-senpai is also likely to move up a level.”

When one person attains the Tao, the chicken and the dog ascend to heaven.

The funds involved in the Xinghai Group are huge, enough to support a bank director, or even more.

"Is it accurate?"

"pretty close."

Ichiro Haneda is very confident.

Because as the central bank raises interest rates, companies are becoming more and more stringent in their loan reviews.

Those guys who borrowed heavily in the past will get into trouble sooner or later.

"That's good. I hope the seniors can host a banquet for me sooner rather than later."

"Well, don't worry."

After talking about Industrial Bank, Ichiro Haneda asked curiously.

"How much profit did Xinghai Investment's Rat Fund make?"

Ichiro Haneda is also an investor in the Rat Fund, and he wants to know how much money he can get.

"The results will be out in February. Don't worry, there will definitely be a lot."

“Is it 10 times?”

Ichiro Haneda still asked without giving up.

"Don't ask. I won't tell you now."

After saying that, the young man picked up a piece of beef and ate it with relish.

"Okay, I hope the surprise can be a bigger one."

Ichiro Haneda raised his eyebrows and continued eating.

But soon he asked curiously: "Did you really sell out all the fund stocks?"

"Almost. I am not optimistic that Japanese stocks will continue to rise. They have already risen enough now."

“What about real estate?”

"There is also little room for growth. Our newly appointed Bank of Japan governor is firmly opposed to high housing prices."

Yasushi Mieno had strongly opposed high housing prices long before he came to power.

Now that he is the president of the Bank of Japan, he naturally has to implement the plan he has always had.

Control the pathological development of the stock market and control Japan's high housing prices.

"Yeah, I don't know how long the stock market will continue to go sideways and fall."

Like most Japanese, Ichiro Haneda never imagined that the Japanese stock market would collapse.

I just think that this is a period of adjustment and the Japanese stock market will continue to grow afterwards.

"Forget it. As long as President Mieno Yasushi is in office, Japanese stocks will not rise."

"so long?"

Masato Takeshita did not answer directly, but smiled and asked: "How long do you think it will take?"

"Uh, well, it is indeed a high probability event."

Yasushi Mieno hates bubbles so much that he would never allow the Japanese stock market to continue to surge at a dangerous rate.

"By the way, Kishida-san and the others, how are they doing now?"

As Masato Takeshita's reputation grew, people like Mon'o Kishida became increasingly afraid to meet the young man.

He wanted to know the information about these people, and basically got the information from Senior Haneda.

"Still the same."

"When their parents retire, they will probably have a chance to make further progress."

Japanese politics has a strong flavor of hereditary system.

Some people can become members of Congress in their 20s, while others become members in their 50s.

Part of the reason is that his father is still in office.

For example, this is the case with Yasuo Fukuda now.

Although he is already very old, he can only stay as a secretary because his father is still in office.

Of course, there are big differences between secretaries and secretaries.

Fukuda Yasuo's real influence even exceeds that of some ministers, and he is a veritable behind-the-scenes power holder.

Ichiro Haneda doesn't like politics, so he said simply, "Okay, let's not talk about this, let's eat."

"Well, eat, eat."

"The sky is big and the earth is big, but eating is the biggest thing."

Masato Takeshita was very tactful and followed suit, eating the food with big mouthfuls.

(End of this chapter)