Return to Hong Kong Island for a Century

Chapter 438 Game Consoles

The East is now making outrageous demands. They'll ask me to open my market or join their trade circle, but they want me to sell them aircraft carriers, planes, destroyers, frigates, and even bombers.

In other words, the two sides are currently in initial contact.

Both sides are making exorbitant demands.

"I think joining the GATT has its advantages, but also its disadvantages!"

"First and foremost, there's the cultural and financial aspect!"

"We are still immature in this regard, so we need to be cautious in terms of cultural censorship and financial integration," Li Song said after reading it.

"Of course, the introduction of culture also has its benefits!"

"When the forest is big, there are all kinds of people. Some people just envy the West."

“These people are fine during peacetime, but at other times they are traitors. It’s better to let them get out of here as soon as possible,” Li Song said after thinking for a moment.

Historically, many people in the 1980s and 90s, seeing the development of the West, abandoned everything in their home country, even their wives and children, and went to the West to enjoy life.

Later, when Dongfang stood up, these people shamelessly demanded it back.

Because after these people went out, they found that there was no place for them in the beacon of freedom.

After they went abroad, many of them were cheated by their fellow villagers and then discriminated against by people of white and black skin.

Even those with ability will find that they have a ceiling in their industry.

It's because you have yellow skin.

Later, everyone came to the conclusion that once you go abroad, never trust people from your hometown; it's better to trust the local white people.

Let these unstable elements who yearn for the West leave freely.

Just like many people later traveled from places like South America.

I thought that once I reached the beacon of freedom, I could realize my ambitions, but most of the time I was still working illegally in the kitchen of my fellow villagers.

I just found out that the legendary idea is that you can buy a big house and take over the boss's shop after washing dishes for three months.

Some people even spend a lot of money to buy many houses, wanting to become landlords, but then dark-skinned people move in and never come out.

The landlord doesn't have the right to evict them, and the landlord still has to pay for all the expenses related to the house, including the water and electricity bills used by these black people.

Only then did I realize that the beacon of freedom is not as bright as everyone imagines.

"Of course, this is just my personal suggestion!" Li Song added after saying this.

In the 1980s and 90s, some publications in China praised the West to the skies, leading some people with their own ideas to regard the West as paradise.

Even if these people struggle for more than a decade, they still want to go to heaven.

From a macro perspective, this approach is correct.

Let all these unstable factors go to America.

Otherwise, staying in China would be a disaster.

Ma Shengli and Section Chief Zhou nodded to each other.

Li Song didn't mention anything else, such as the fact that the Chang'an 201, a civilian airliner, had not obtained flight permits and airworthiness certificates from Aramco in Europe.

Li Song is not in a hurry for the time being, and has not taken the initiative to apply to Europe or Aramco.

Because Europe has Airbus, and Aramco has Boeing.

Because the Chang'an 201 was one of the best-selling aircraft models in the following decades.

Li Song roughly remembers that by 2024, the Boeing 737 and Airbus A320, two best-selling aircraft models, had each sold over 17,000 units worldwide.

Of course, the Airbus A320 hasn't been released yet, so the Changan 201 will take away market share from the best-selling model.

This requires official intervention.

The main problem is that the current production capacity of Changan 201 is simply not enough for export, so even if there are customers abroad, there is nothing that can be done.

That's why Li Song wasn't in a hurry.

After careful consideration, Li Song concluded that Boeing should be the most anxious company right now, because Boeing was able to predict the current situation.

Of course, Boeing didn't know that his efforts would allow McDonnell Douglas to reap the benefits.

To be honest, McDonnell Douglas was quite capable. In the past, they even sold 200 MD-11s, which they developed themselves. However, too many problems arose later, so they lost their market appeal.

In the global arena, commercial airliners are undoubtedly the crown jewel of human industry.

Of course, there is another country whose civilian airliners are also very powerful, and that is the Fat Bear.

However, the trade circles of non-bears are different from those of the West.

Moreover, Europe has Airbus, and Aramco has Boeing, so Fat Bear's aircraft are not capable of penetrating these markets.

Of course, the main issue is that the US and Europe, as well as the US, have always been on opposing sides.

Li Song arrived at Qiansheng Electronics Research Institute.

For a long time to come, Li Song will not go to the factory, but will come directly to the Electronics Research Institute.

Li Songlai's purpose in coming to the Electronics Research Institute was mainly to establish a new department.

This new department makes game consoles.

Nintendo's most famous Famicom (NES) was not released until 83.

Another type is arcade games.

LED LCD screens are not yet available, so we can only use the screens used in televisions, the kind with a large back.

Whether it's a Famicom or an arcade machine, Li Song insists on using the Loongson 01 chip.

For the semiconductor industry and the chip industry to develop, the most important thing is for applications and market research and development to form a virtuous cycle.

The dot-com bubble of 2000 years in history failed to form a virtuous cycle.

During the dot-com bubble, everyone was hyping up the internet, but no company was making a profit.

In other words, these companies have not found a way to make a profit.

When a bubble is blown big enough, but there aren't enough profit-generating factors to support it, then the bubble will burst.

The biggest challenge for the chip industry at present is making money.

This is why Intel's main focus at this time was on memory chips.

Intel only shifted its main business to CPU chips in 1985.

At present, the application scenarios of CPU chips are limited, namely computers and servers.

However, computers are expensive nowadays, not to mention servers, which are only used in some research institutions.

This is why the Loongson 01 embedded RISC processor did not elicit a reaction from the West after its announcement.

Because there are many companies that can manufacture embedded chips now, such as Intel, Texas Instruments, and Motorola.

However, Intel also has its own x86 architecture processors, and Motorola has its own MC68000.

However, Motorola's chips were too slow and expensive, costing £100 per chip.

Because the current market simply cannot support the development of CPU chips, these companies are competing with notebook computer companies for the storage market.

Even so, they were still being suppressed and beaten by the small company.

Later, Aramco introduced a series of policies, imposing high tariffs on imported memory chips and supporting Samsung.

For decades afterward, Samsung and Notebook almost monopolized the global memory market.

"Boss." Li Song comes to Qiansheng Electronics Research Institute relatively infrequently, maybe only once or twice a month.

The research institute's general manager is Li Song. Finance: Liu Yuanchao. Logistics: Xu Shan. Deputy general manager: Wu Ming.

When Li Song is not around, it is usually Deputy General Manager Wu Ming who oversees the work of the research institute.

The research institute initially had only nine people, all of whom were honest but technically skilled individuals recruited from research institutes across the country.

Some of these jobs were diverted to wafer manufacturing and chip manufacturing companies.

The other group stayed at the research institute.

The researchers who stayed at the research institute have been feeling down lately. Their colleagues at the wafer fabrication and chip manufacturing plants in Wuxi are getting large performance bonuses.

There are performance bonuses for the successful manufacture of wafers, chips, and projection lithography machines.

Of course, these three projects involve a large number of researchers, some of whom are assigned to other research institutes.

However, those who went to the Electronics Research Institute also received substantial bonuses.

Wu Ming, the deputy general manager of the Electronics Research Institute, quickly came over to greet his boss when he saw him arrive.

"Old Wu, I have a project with readily available technical data. The performance bonus is 30 yuan. Take it and see if you're confident in its success." Li Song then took out a Famicom (Nintendo Entertainment System) with the Loongson 01 chip as its core, which he had obtained from a second-hand platform.

The Famicom (Nintendo Entertainment System) made with the Loongson 01 chip has even more powerful performance.

The first Famicom (Nintendo Entertainment System) in history used a Ricoh chip.

However, it doesn't matter if the performance is more powerful; Li Song's main goal is to promote the development of semiconductors using civilian technology.

For any technology in the world to develop rapidly, it must be widely adopted by civilians.

Just like with chips, the larger the order volume, the lower the cost.

Of course, what Li Song is presenting now is only the requirements, not the complete set of technologies.

Because the entire technology involves patent issues.

Li Song first showed the photos to the researchers at the Electronics Research Institute and discussed them.

Because Li Song's requirement was speed.

Of course, the technology of this Famicom will not conflict with Nintendo's technology, because the entire design of this Famicom is different from Nintendo's, and the chip used is the Loongson 01.

Of course, the most important thing about a game console is the game itself.

There's Super Mario, Contra, and World of Tanks.

In addition, Li Song decided to turn the animated characters in Star Mercenaries into a game mode similar to the King of Fighters tournament.

Of course, there's also Journey to the West and Romance of the Three Kingdoms.

Both can be made into games.

Li Song also customized game content on second-hand platforms.

However, so many games won't be released all at once.

For the first game that was a mainstay on the Famicom, Li Song decided to use Contra.

These games can also be ported to arcades.

And of course, there are fruit machines.

Fruit machines are essentially gambling machines.

"Okay, boss!" Wu Ming agreed immediately after receiving the information.

Then Wu Ming took the materials to the researchers at the institute.

Wu Ming doesn't understand technical matters; he's more familiar with administrative management.

However, the research institute has its own set of procedures.

The researchers below need to analyze the project based on different projects, that is, how to do the project, how long it will take, and how much funding is required.

Researchers at the Electronics Research Institute are assigned different tasks depending on their rank.

Moreover, researchers at different levels can start their own projects.

However, failing two projects in a row will result in a downgrade.

If the project is successful, you will advance to the next level.

The investment varies depending on the level of the project.

Li Song is a researcher who needs to be truly capable.

In fact, doing research is just like reading; most researchers do the most basic work.

Only a small number of researchers are able to take the lead.

Project leaders need to have a keen sense of awareness.

Project leaders are considered top experts in the industry, categorized into "big shots" and "juniors."

Once these individuals receive a project, they are able to complete it faster and sooner, thanks to their technical skills and keen awareness.

To give an analogy, doing research is like fishing in a black pit.

Because many people around the world are doing the same research project.

It's like a black pit where many people are fishing, but who catches the fish first depends on both luck and skill.

In the afternoon, Wu Ming delivered the technical analysis to Li Song.

Li Song identified the technical analyst as Wang Huadong, whose expertise lies in electronics research.
Li Song wasn't very knowledgeable about technical analysis. He mainly focused on how much the other party wanted and how long it would take to produce a prototype.

Wang Huadong needs two months and 50,000 yuan in research funding.

The reason for such low research funding is that, as Li Song said, the technology, including the blueprints, is readily available; the researchers only need to turn the technical blueprints into physical objects.

In other words, the design of this technology has been completed; all that's needed is to turn the design into a physical product.

"Then let's hand this project over to Wang Huadong. I need to see the prototype in two months. Be careful to keep it confidential. This project will be named the Panda Machine." Only then did Li Song take out the complete set of technical documents.

Li Song simply changed the color scheme of the Famicom to black and white.

Therefore, Li Song named this project the Panda Machine.

"Yes, boss." As a manager, Wu Ming faithfully carried out the tasks assigned by Li Song.

Then Li Song went to the BMW motorcycle factory. Li Song was still considering a problem, which was the sales of the game console.

Historically, Europe and the United States have been the main markets for game consoles.

"Put the game consoles in Europe?"

"If it were located in London, we would need to attract some Western capital."

"Only in this way can we capture the European and American markets and compete with European and American semiconductors."

"The same applies to mobile phones and computers!"

"Once the bears split up, the domestic market will also have the capacity to consume game consoles and mobile phones!"

"Even if we face Western sanctions, we won't be afraid." Li Song knew that in recent years, the consumption of game consoles, mobile phones, and computers could not compare with that of European and American countries.

It's perfect timing, since they're currently in their honeymoon period.

However, to enter the European and American markets, it is also necessary to win over some European and American capitalists.

"Mr. Li, the clinical trials for several drugs have been completed." Ma Shengli arrived at the motorcycle factory carrying a thick stack of documents.

"that would be great!"

"I will entrust domestic pharmaceutical companies to produce these drugs, but first they need to be sent to Europe for approval!" Li Song said, opening the documents as he read them.

Because of the availability of complete technical data, the speed of drug production and drug testing in China is very fast.

With this data, you can apply for a drug patent. Once you have the patent, you can apply for drug approval in Europe and Aramco. Once approved, the drug can be sold in these two regions.

Of course, the patent will still be under Li Song's personal name. A pharmaceutical company will be established on Hong Kong Island, and the patent will be licensed to this pharmaceutical company. Then, the pharmaceutical company will entrust the production in mainland China.

Li Song does not personally sell the drugs; instead, he finds distributors.

By distributing profits, we can compete with pharmaceutical companies in Europe and America.

Otherwise, these pharmaceutical companies would fabricate a lot of baseless claims.

Then they used these baseless accusations to push the authorities to ban their sale.

Because these drugs essentially steal profits from the other party.

“Mr. Ma, this time I will place an order for 100 million Loongson 01 chips.” Li Song plans to assemble the game consoles in Hong Kong Island, which will avoid many trade regulations.

(End of this chapter)