Chapter 283: In-depth cooperation with Baidu
In fact, Zhang Bin knows that it is not that there is no news revealed, at this time, the three major mobile operators should have begun to build 3G network service base stations, but the action is slow, and the coverage area is still very small, so not many people know.
Zhang Bin smiled and nodded, "Thank you Mr. Li for such a pertinent evaluation, then I don't know if Mr. Li has the intention of cooperating?" ”
Robin Li was stunned for a moment, "Cooperation, how to cooperate?" ”
Zhang Bin said with a smile: "I think in the near future, our company will definitely be able to become a strong partner of Baidu, so Mr. Li thinks it is necessary for us to upgrade such a relationship?" ”
Wang Haijun glanced at Robin Li and did not speak.
Zhang Bin said that the cooperation is an all-round cooperation with Baidu, in terms of strategy and resource sharing, the three of them have discussed before coming to Yanjing.
Because the specific negotiations were handed over to Zhang Bin, Wang Haijun did not know how Zhang Bin was going to negotiate.
But he and Liu Shuqing both believe that since Zhang Bin has put it forward like this, he must be relatively sure.
Robin Li smiled when he heard this, as if he thought it was funny, or maybe he was a little surprised.
"Zhang always says full cooperation?" Robin Li asked with a smile.
"Mr. Li heard it right", Zhang Bin nodded.
Robin Li nodded, "Okay, I want to hear what Mr. Zhang has to say."
Robin Li was a little disapproving, the cooperation between Baidu and Providence Company, in fact, to put it bluntly, at most there were more grievances between him and 360, because of the threat of 360 in terms of security and defense, Baidu had to invest more money in security.
It's not that Robin Li looks down on Providence Technology, but now Baidu's market value is more than 10 billion US dollars, and Providence Technology, at most, is no more than billions of RMB, even if he is very optimistic about the development of Providence Technology, but at this time the gap between the two sides is too big.
Providence Technology is Zhang Bin's focus on the development of technology companies, although it is not worth it now, but Zhang Bin believes that if he is given another two years, he will definitely be able to impress everyone by 2010.
But in the past two years, he also needs to have a strong helper to give strong support in publicity and technology, and he chose Baidu.
"Mr. Zhang should know that at present, Baidu does not seem to need you", Robin Li said confidently, this is the truth.
Zhang Bin said with a smile: "From now on, this is the case, but Mr. Li, any cooperation is based on mutual recognition, how to agree?" Some are equivalent, some are investments, you don't need it now, it doesn't mean you don't need it in the future, if you wait for the time you need, maybe we don't need it anymore."
Li Yanhong was a little disappreciative in his heart, and he was also a little angry at Zhang Bin's words, he knew that Zhang Bin was fighting back against what he had just said.
"Mr. Zhang seems to be very confident, but it's impossible for me to promise you just a few words like that, right? Otherwise, we can find a stronger company than you," said Li with a smile.
"I can say three points to Mr. Li, if these three points are said, Mr. Li does not agree, it doesn't matter, we can talk about specific cooperation", Zhang Bin said with a smile.
"Listen up," Robin Li said.
"First, at present, the three major operators in China have begun to lay 3G network service base stations, so I think, at most there is a year, not more than February 2009, 3G operation license will be issued to the hands of the three major operators, if at that time we can wait for the opportunity to launch a new 3G smart phone, do you think this is a good opportunity?" Zhang Bin said.
"Are you so sure?" Robin Li hesitated a little, Zhang Bin's demeanor always gave him a feeling, that is, Zhang Bin seemed to have everything under control, which made him a little surprised.
"Otherwise, why would I spend so much money two years in advance? Providence Technology will start the test of the first smart phone next year, and I think one year is enough, except for the three of us, Li is always the first person to know", Zhang Bin said with a smile.
"Second, in the first half of this year, Bill and I Mr. Gates made a deal, and I had $30 million in Apple stock, and you know how much those shares are worth right now? Zhang Bin asked.
This news made Robin Li a little moved, the first one was that Zhang Bin did and Bill. Gates has a relationship, and the second is that Zhang Bin has Apple shares in his hands, which is not difficult to get, but Zhang Bin's vision and ability.
"The $30 million worth of stock in my hand is now worth at least $60 million," Zhang said with a smile.
"And the third?" Robin Li continued to ask
"The third is that I can assure Mr. Li that next year will be a year full of hardships and challenges for the world, but for Providence Technology, it will be a year full of opportunities," Zhang Bin said with a smile.
Eh, Robin Li smiled dumbly, is it really good for Zhang Bin to be so confident?
Although he knows that the development maker of an enterprise must have a vision and determination that ordinary people do not have, but it must be within the scope of operation and not too outrageous, but Zhang Bin gave him the feeling that he was a little too confident.
"Thirdly, I think next year will also be a year full of opportunities for Baidu," said Li.
Zhang Bin just smiled and didn't say much.
The development of Baidu, Zhang Bin actually wants to say, it is really bumpy, there are many directions, but few are developed.
Just next year, Baidu will launch a series of new blockbuster businesses, such as the instant chat tool 'Baidu HI', the shopping platform 'Youah', and the payment system 'Baifubao'.
But it can be said that none of them ended well.
Since Robin Li is so confident, Zhang Bin also went with him.
The chat between the three lasted for more than two hours, and after lunch, they left the Yanjing Club.
When sending Robin Li to the car, Zhang Bin smiled and said: "Mr. Li, when your new building is capped next year, you have to invite me to visit."
"As long as Mr. Zhang has this leisurely feeling, welcome to come and visit", Li Yanhong shook hands with Zhang Bin and Wang Haijun, got in the car and left.
Zhang Bin and Wang Haijun walked down for a while.
"Do you think Robin Li will agree to cooperate?" Wang Haijun asked, at this stage, if this matter can be promoted, it will be a very favorable situation for Tianyi Technology.
"Not now", Zhang Bin smiled, "but it will be later".
Relatively speaking, at this time in the domestic Internet market, Baidu can be regarded as a monopoly, and Tencent and Ali have formed a three-country hegemony situation.
Robin Li has his reasons for pride, the domestic search market, he can be said to be the leader, no one can compare to him, 05 years after the listing, Baidu is also rising all the way, the market value exceeded 15 billion US dollars, in addition to Ali and Tencent, it is it.
Baidu has money, so he wants to try everything, but in the end, in addition to barely retaining his position as the leader of the search market, the others can be said to be tepid, and even closed a lot one after another.