Chapter 861 South Zhang North

Fang Zhuo didn't expect to see Zhang Rujing in the United States, but he understood why he was here.

He had heard before that Tai Ji had some changes in style after the change of head, and the entanglement with SMIC was one of the manifestations.

When I met Zhang Rujing this time, I learned more about the situation. SMIC had once reached a settlement agreement with Taiwanese reporters to end the lawsuit. However, Taiwanese reporters now have no intention of resolving the problem with an agreement. They just follow the US International Trade Commission. Let the ITC make a thorough ruling.

The core content is three patent infringements, and the demand is a product ban.

Fang Zhuo is relatively familiar with the procedures of the International Trade Commission (ITC), and a large part of his focus on Yike mobile phone patents is related to this department. It does have the right to ban products from the US market.

The problem is that this ban on sales is related to patent infringement. He knows that SMIC’s 90nm process technology was introduced from the Belgian Microelectronics Center. Logically speaking, there should be no disputes with Taiji on this process.

If it involves the 130nm process technology, this part is relatively backward after all, there is an upper limit to the loss, and the ban on sales is also banned.

"SMIC has a very good foundation in process technology. At first, it only partially introduced Belgian technology." Zhang Rujing answered, "But Taiwanese journalists want to use the Section 337 investigation procedure to force our products to be banned. We are confident of winning the lawsuit. Confidence.”

"However, we have to admit that this entanglement has damaged the confidence of our international customers to a certain extent. Even if the ITC has not yet made a ruling, Taiwanese reporters have achieved some of their goals."

The purpose of bloodletting!

Zhang Rujing frowned and said, "I came here this time because the reporter filed a new lawsuit with the Northern California Court. I need to do some new communication with the law firm."

Fang Zhuo was thoughtful, and after roughly understanding the situation, he changed to a more relevant topic. Bingxin needs to apply for a purchase and introduction license again next year, and SMIC has already obtained it twice.

"It was more difficult when we ran for the first time. I believe Mr. Fang experienced it before leading the team, and the second time we were approved without any obstacles." Zhang Rujing said relatively relaxedly, "There is no problem in this aspect."

Fang Zhuo asked: "Will there be any targeted changes because our craftsmanship has reached the international first-tier level?"

Zhang Rujing was about to answer when he suddenly choked and sighed: "I want to say there is no problem, but SMIC has not tried this level yet."

Bingxin's 65nm has been mass-produced, and more than one million mobile phones equipped with the chip have been sold, but SMIC's process has still not been implemented.

Thinking about it more carefully, I came here in a hurry just to get entangled with Taiwanese reporters, but Mr. Fang opened up the industrial chain with high spirits. It was really a very sharp contrast between the two.

Zhang Rujing is happy to see the progress of mainland semiconductors, even if it is not SMIC.

However, the sadness between the two is also human nature.

"Then I'll explore the way first. You explored the path before, and now I'm exploring the path. It can always be used." Fang Zhuo adjusted the atmosphere with one sentence. When he took people to the United States for permission, he asked Mr. Zhang for permission. Experience.

Zhang Rujing smiled and thanked him in person again: "Dr. Jiang told me that Bingxin was willing to raise funds, which helped us a lot."

Bingxin's willingness to raise funds is seen as a signal of cooperation, which is a good thing. In addition, Bingxin's appearance means that Mr. Fang is behind it. No matter which field it is, his little name will have an effect.

"It's just a small favor." Fang Zhuo shook his head.

He is not being modest. In view of the amount negotiated between SMIC and Datang, it would be no problem for Bingxin to take over completely, but... firstly, it involves SMIC's own internal considerations, and secondly, it has to take into account the external situation.

There are only two wafer manufacturing companies in the mainland that have licenses to purchase equipment and introduce technology. Suddenly one company becomes the major shareholder of the other company, which can easily lead to some sensitive chain reactions.

This is also the main reason why Fang Zhuo only offered a symbolic 5% when meeting Jiang Shangzhou before.

After all, he has to prioritize ensuring the healthy operation of the ice core, and risk assessment is a very important one.

However, like the inspection in Berlin a few days ago, whether it was a simple negotiation with the administration there or he discussed the idea of ​​building a factory abroad with Qiu Ciyun, the results on both sides were not very satisfactory.

If Bingxin invests in Germany, according to Fang Zhuo, the local government will have to pay for a joint venture. There is a big difference on this point. Qiu Ciyun, the president, is opposed to foreign investment, especially in Germany, and believes that it is unnecessary, even if it is necessary. Opening a new factory is far less favorable than the favorable time, place and people in the Mainland.

Fang Zhuo talked about his considerations about supply chain risks and also talked a little about the priority administrative factors in this plan. However, Qiu Ciyun still did not agree with the direction this time. From the current situation and a foreseeable period, he believed that the boss A little too worried.

Both ends are not good. Fang Zhuo has always respected the opinions of professionals in Bingxin. After all, the company has just entered the fast lane of development. He cannot emphasize his "unfounded worries" and can only keep such a plan first. Take a look at the situation.

When the private plane arrived in San Francisco, Fang Zhuogang and Zhang Rujing ended a relaxing topic while talking and laughing, and he suddenly had a response to his previous thoughts.

"Mr. Zhang, Taiwanese journalists have filed a new lawsuit in the Northern California court. We should pay attention to this. The ITC International Trade Commission's ruling process takes a long time, but it may be affected by the federal court's decision."

Fang Zhuo connected the Taiwan reporter's new actions with ITC.

Zhang Rujing was slightly startled. He had not considered this point. ITC's independence may not be that strong.

He nodded solemnly and accepted the reminder from Mr. Fang.

The group went to Yike's Silicon Valley R&D center.

As Christmas was approaching, all foreign employees were on holiday. Many domestic employees also took this opportunity to relax their tense mood. At present, there are two types of people in the R&D center who are maintaining normal working conditions, a small number of domestic employees and all employees of Morningstar Semiconductor.

Morningstar's people went from Taiwan to the mainland to Silicon Valley, and their curling color did not change.

"Mr. Fang, how many Yike mobile phones have been sold now?" Zhang Rujing followed Mr. Fang to stroll around, and remembered the recent popular Yike products, and asked casually.

"2.32 million units." Fang Zhuo gave the latest number.

Zhang Rujing had just walked two steps when he suddenly turned back and asked in surprise: "How much? Isn't it more than one million?"

"When a man has not seen each other for three days, he should be treated with new eyes, not to mention that this is a 12-day separation." Fang Zhuo smiled slightly and quoted the evaluation from the well-known IT magazine PCMag that he saw, "After all, our Mars is an alien, the light of Android."

Zhang Rujing was really impressed.

This "three days of separation" is suitable for his impression of Bingxin and Yike, which has greatly increased its sales in a short period of time.

He praised: "Mr. Fang's Android light really has the style of Samsung in the mainland."

"Samsung? It's just a small Korean Yike." Fang Zhuo made a joke, "Mars is now the most powerful touch-screen phone on the market."

There are only two models on the market now, and the co-branded model of LG has not entered the United States at all.

Zhang Rujing gave a thumbs up, took out the newly bought Mars, and said with a smile: "When will Qualcomm be able to give orders to our SMIC, and let Mars try our technology."

"SMIC is looking for it." Fang Zhuo encouraged, "Comrade, you still need to work hard."

Zhang Rujing pretended to be taught: "Listen to the teachings from the first person in the mainland semiconductor industry."

Fang Zhuo poured a cup of tea and saw that Zhang actually opened "Fruit Killer". He shook his head repeatedly: "I am an outsider, but I am just following the trend."

"The semiconductor industry in the mainland is not considered to be following the trend." Zhang Rujing gave his former little brother a high evaluation, "South Zhang North, that's all."

Fang Zhuo laughed: "It should be East Zhang West, Luzhou and Shencheng are about the same in the north and south."

Zhang Rujing clicked start, and finished a game five seconds later. He looked up and said seriously: "I'm not talking about me, Zhang, but the Zhang in the south."

It was the retired reporter Zhang Zhongmou.

This man has been in the semiconductor industry for more than 50 years, and even the wafer foundry model was created by him. He is a real godfather.

Although Zhang Rujing is a competitor, he also has a very high opinion of this old acquaintance.

"Old senior, I am so embarrassed." Fang Zhuo raised his eyebrows.

Zhang Rujing finished the second game and smiled: "No, Old Zhang is 76 this year. No matter how glorious he is, I think the future will still be the world of the north."

He was both praising and really felt that the Yangtze River's waves are so fierce, let's see the future.

Fang Zhuo smiled slightly: "If Zhang Zhongmou heard such words, I'm afraid he would be helped up and could fight again."

Zhang Rujing shook his head. The Southern Zhang had already retreated, so how could he live a second life.

I came back too late today, I will make up for it on the weekend.