"Mr. Kling, of course we know that diplomacy is a very prudent matter. In fact, if it weren't for the very dangerous situation, we wouldn't be so desperate to expect the State Department to intervene. ”

"Gentlemen." Kling frowned, and said sternly: "We are talking about a Chinese company, not Infineon or STF. ”

Kling still knows some about the world's semiconductor companies, as far as he knows, Infineon and STMicroelectronics are the two largest fabs in Europe, and the scale should be only after Intel and TI.

No matter how you look at it, the biggest enemies of the United States should be these two companies, not one Chinese company that makes routers.

"Actually, Infineon or ST is not a problem at all." It was Nehru of TI who spoke, his chest puffed out, and he looked like a balloon full of arrogance.

"Infineon is a spin-off semiconductor division of Siemens that produces embedded and memory chips. They may still have some advantages at the moment, but IMHO, Infineon's good days may not be long away. Fengtian Machine Tool Group, China's largest machine tool company, has completed a full range of CNC machine tool designs as far as I know, and even has five-axis machining center technology. ”

"According to our TI investigation, of course, this news is also a big threat to us. Once the Mukden Machine Tool Group releases their production capacity, it will not be a problem to meet 30% of the world's low-end CNC machine tool market demand throughout the year, which is what TI's partner MAG expects them in 2001 and 2002, and it is unknown what the Chinese will be able to do in a year or two. ”

"There is considerable overlap in the businesses of Infineon and STMicroelectronics. In the business of system-on-chip, embedded chips, analog circuit chips, discrete devices and memory, the reason why it can still occupy a good share of the market. It's just that China's production capacity is not enough to meet demand. Once they go all out to burst production capacity, they will definitely get a great advantage in terms of cost. ”

"Don't say anything else. Once the Panhan Group expands its production capacity, Ericsson and Nokia will definitely choose their products for GSM decoding baseband chips and RF transmitter chips used by two companies. ”

"Huajing Wafer Factory, which is controlled by Fanhan Group, is recently phasing out a batch of production lines, although it is 0.35 micron and 0.5 micron process equipment, but it is enough to produce discrete devices and memories."

Nehru spread his hands, sighed, looked at Kling frankly and said, "Whether it's Infineon, STMicroelectronics, or our TI company, to be honest, the pressure is very high right now. ”

"Where do the Chinese have such a large production capacity?" Kling was startled, shook his head and said incredulously, "If I'm not mistaken. Your TI, Infineon, and STMicroelectronics are among the top five chip manufacturers in the world, right? Do you mean that the productivity of one Chinese enterprise is more than that of the three of you? ”

Nehru, Schultz and Kevin looked at each other and smiled bitterly, nodded: "Mr. Kling may not know much, of course, it is difficult for other chip manufacturers to increase production, but this is not difficult for Panhan Group to do." ”

"Not to mention that Fanhan Optical Manufacturing is currently the most advanced lithography machine manufacturer in the world, and the latest news we have received shows that Chen Aihua, the former chief designer of Applied Materials, is now also supported by Fanhan Group. A company was formed to produce equipment such as CVD and etching. ”

"With these two companies in hand, it is only a matter of time and determination how many production lines Panhan Group wants to expand."

As if afraid that Kling didn't know how important things really were, Nehru had just finished speaking. Here Intel's Schultz also intersected.

"The new wafer fab that Fanhan Group has been building in Bohai Province is reported to use the 130nm process, which is the same level as the production line under construction by Intel! Not to mention Panhan Optics in the field of lithography machines. It is always a generation ahead of the Dutch ASML company. If they make a breakthrough in the immersion solution technology of the next generation of immersive lithography machines, they can improve to the 90nm process at any time! ”

"The United States is proud of integrated circuit technology. is gradually falling behind China! ”

When Kling heard this, he had to pay attention to it, if it was just one of TI or Motorola or Intel, there was some trouble. He could have been more reserved.

But think about it, if the United States has a total rout in the field of chips, which is actually impossible, chip manufacturing technology and IC design technology are equally important, and China still has a big gap in this regard.

However, the representatives of the three companies would not tell Sù Klin about this situation, and Klin's knowledge was not enough for him to understand the specific situation behind it.

In his view, this is the most serious threat to the US economy. In the deindustrialized American society, the only manufacturing industry that can be put on the table today is the electronics industry.

Neither he nor poor George W. Bush could accept that the US economy would suffer a major downturn as soon as they took office. Even the anger of the consortium behind these electronics companies can burn them to ashes. Sadly, this is indeed a matter that should be handled by the US Secretary of State himself.

"I see!"

Kling nodded vigorously, stood up and said: "A Chinese company is openly targeting the United States in this way, and putting this kind of targeting into action, this is a provocation to the United States!" ”

"I will immediately take a note to China and ask them to investigate Pan Han Group to see if their products infringe on the patented technology of our American companies."

Kevin took the lead in standing up, Nehru and Schultz applauded with satisfaction, and said enthusiastically: "Mr. Klin, with you coming forward, I believe that the Chinese will seriously consider facing the wrath of the United States." ”

"Yes, Mr. Kling represents the United States, and we must let the Chinese know who has the final say in this world."

"Anyway, thank you, Mr. Klin, for the one thing you did for us."

"Yes, thank you very much."

Kling smiled slightly reservedly, waved his hand, and said, "It is my honor as the US Secretary of State to serve American enterprises. ”

There was a full twelve hours of time difference between the United States and China, and as the Earth turned around, the moon hung high in Washington's sky into the night. The sun is also rising in the imperial capital, and it is the most energetic time.

The diplomatic vehicle flying the American flag slowly stopped in the DPRK. Parking lot in front of Building No. 2 Yangmen South Street.

The US Ambassador to China Joseph stood out of the car, tidied up his clothes a little, and walked towards the office building with his head held high.

In order to show his attention, Kling even directly sent an official note, which was personally delivered by the ambassador to China, Joseph. Generally speaking, this level of official documents can only be enjoyed without changing the head of the country and negotiating important treaties.

Before taking office as US ambassador to China, Joseph was a dignified admiral, president of the Naval Academy, and commander of the Sixth Fleet.

Wang Guozhong stood behind the secretary Jiang Cheng, and watched as the American ambassador Joseph walked up the stairs with a sinking face.

Of course, with his status and position, in foreign affairs activities at this level, he can only play the role of a background board for human flesh. But that doesn't mean he doesn't have a little thought in his heart.

The submission of the official note by the ambassador to China is a very serious diplomatic matter, and the content of the meeting must be communicated to the North American Division in advance, so that the leaders can have full time to prepare.

If there is a surprise attack on such a thing, it will be very unceremonious. At present, Sino-US relations have not yet been tense to such a stage.

Wang Guozhong probably knew what was written in the official document in Joseph's hand. It's just that he is somewhat puzzled, why do Americans treat a Chinese company so strictly?

It is a normal business for the embassy to have an opinion on Chinese public opinion and inform the North American Division that protests. The embassy itself is a conduit between the two countries, and it is the duty to respond to some social situations.

However, because of the business actions of a Chinese company, an official note signed by the US Secretary of State was issued. It's like a professional chicken farmer in the village saying that my chickens will never be sold to neighboring provinces, and a group of professional chicken farmers have formed an alliance.

As a result, because of this, the governor of the neighboring province sent someone to personally kill and protest? Isn't that a loss!

Wang Guozhong's head is full of thoughts, what is it for the Americans to react so much?

After some diplomatic courtesy, Ambassador Joseph walked into the office building accompanied by the leaders, and Wang Guozhong was finally liberated from the fate of his human background.

He quietly followed behind the chief Jiang Cheng, turned around and went back to the office of the North American Division. When Jiang Cheng walked back to his office, he went up and knocked on the door, then pushed the door open and walked in.

"Director, what do you mean by that, Americans? Also, what is the attitude of the ministry towards this note, you have to get an idea! Wang Guozhong stomped his feet eagerly, and lamented: "Then Zhou Shuo of the Fanhan Group threatened to adjust the North American Division from above, and we are so tied up?" ”

"Don't think about this matter, whether our North American Division should adjust its own leaders to consider. Also, you don't have any ideas about the Panhan Group. Let me give you a thorough explanation, not to mention the diplomatic note from the Secretary of State, even if the US Secretary of State comes in person, we will not be able to let go of this matter now. Unlike the previous diplomatic frictions, involving hundreds of billions of industrial markets, it is impossible to regress! ”

"There will be no regression!"

Wang Guozhong's face turned pale, which means that the Pan Han Group will be protected by the state. But for the sake of a private enterprise, do you have to fight with the world's largest country? (To be continued......)