This time, the Ministry of International Trade and Industry came to visit Kaede Shirakawa, and it was no longer a former minister and secretary.

The leader was none other than the current Minister of International Trade and Industry of the Takenaka Cabinet, Tamura Moto, and Kazuo Sugiyama, who accompanied him last time, was also there.

Even Soyu Uno, who was getting more and more aging, dragged his sick body to the SIC building again.

After greeting them, Shirakawa Kaede specially helped Soyu Uno, who kept coughing.

"Uno-san, why bother? If you need to let me know, Shirakawa will come and visit. ”

Sosuke Uno, who was wearing black-rimmed glasses, smiled and waved his hand, "Old, my body is a little useless."

Today, I, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, have taken the liberty of visiting us, but it is a bit abrupt. ”

"You're so polite, it's an honor for you, Tamura-san and Sugiyama-san to come to SIC again."

Regardless of the purpose of the other party's visit, Shirakawa Kaede was enthusiastically flattering.

As the saying goes, many people are not to blame.

After a few pleasantries, everyone sat down in the conference room one by one.

Sosuke Uno looked left and right with emotion, "Although there is no change here from the last time I came, the changes in the SIC in the international market are amazing. ”

The last time he was here, SIC was only in the neon glow.

Now, in the blink of an eye, it has only been three or four years, and SIC has ranked third in the processor market in the world.

In just a few years, there has been no small change.

Although currently in the semiconductor field, the pillar business of Neon Enterprises is DRAM chips.

However, in the past two years, as the computer market has become more and more hot, the prospect of processor chips can probably be vaguely seen by many people.

Especially since Intel completely abandoned the DRAM business in 85 years and decided to take processors as the core of its future business in 86 years, more and more eyes have gathered in this field.

This is also the reason why Sosuke Uno, who has already served as foreign minister, still visits SIC in a private capacity.

As the role of the cutting-edge field in the future becomes more and more obvious, SIC has carried more than just the responsibility of a private club.

At this time, two high-ranking officials of the Ministry of International Trade and Industry and a foreign minister visited together, which is enough to explain that there is a problem.

"Shirakawa-san, I take the liberty of asking, I recently heard that an investor from Beimi has visited you?"

The current Minister of International Trade and Industry, Motomo Tamura, after exchanging a few words with each other, turned the topic to SIC.

After the other party asked this question, Bai Chuanfeng had a trace of understanding in his heart.

Sure enough, the people who are now paying attention to SIC are not limited to the business world.

Cutting-edge technology, especially semiconductors, which are now one of Neon's three pillar industries, the Neon government has given it more attention than Shirakawa Kaede imagined.

Regarding Tamura Moto's question, Shirakawa Kaede nodded generously.

Indeed, the focus of SIC business development has slowly shifted from neon to the global market.

Beimi computer has always been the core of the global market, so SIC and several computer manufacturers there are discussing the possibility of further cooperation. ”

"Further?" Tamura was keen to capture the point.

"That's right, about the direction of financing." Kaede Shirakawa still chooses a straight ball.

"Shirakawa-san!" Kazuo Sugiyama, who had been sitting on the side as an escort, couldn't help but straighten up.

Seeing Shirakawa Kaede's questioning gaze, Kazuo Sugiyama immediately bowed his head and said.

"I'm sorry Shirakawa-san, but it's not that the Ministry of International Trade and Industry is deliberately interfering in the operation of the SIC. But when it comes to financing, be sure to think twice.

SIC is the only company in Neon that can independently design processor chips, and if the United States is involved, then the lineage of SIC..."

Kazuo Sugiyama subconsciously wanted to say that SIC's pure neon bloodline would not be guaranteed, but he stopped talking halfway through the sentence.

In short, I would like to ask Shirakawa-san to think twice that if SIC has a need for financing, the Bank of Japan can provide interest-free loans.

For other companies with strong financial resources, the Ministry of International Trade and Industry can also be responsible for referrals.

But the wolves on Wall Street are definitely not easy to get along with, and backsliding and double-dealing have almost become instincts for them.

As a technology company, SIC should not be caught up in endless infighting. ”

It can be seen that Kazuo Sugiyama does have a sense of regret, and his ideas are also typical conservative thinking of neon merchants.

Although it seemed a little abrupt for him to say this, neither Tamura Moto, nor Sosuke Uno said anything to stop him.

Needless to say, these words may not have been their thoughts, or even a significant part of the Neon government.

As Sugiyama and the man were bitter, there was a brief silence in the conference room.

Shimamasatoshi, who was sitting next to Shirakawa Kaede, wanted to say something, but he waved his hand to signal that the latter didn't have to worry about it.

"Tamura-san, Uno-san, and Sugiyama-san, your worries are not unaware.

But there are some things that are hard to be perfect.

When faced with a choice, you have to decide what to leave or what to give up.

In the face of the future, if SIC wants to survive, then it must give up something. ”

As soon as Bai Chuanfeng's words fell, the faces of several people on the other side changed slightly.

"Shirakawa-san, did SIC encounter any difficulties?

If so, please be sure to say that the Ministry of International Trade and Industry will do everything it can to help SIC through this difficult time. ”

Tamura Moto, they are actually a little puzzled, listening to Shirakawa Kaede's words, this seems to be related to the life and death of SIC.

But in their opinion, the current SIC is obviously a bright future, is there a hidden danger in this that they don't know?

Faced with the concern of the Ministry of International Trade and Industry, Shirakawa Kaede first nodded in thanks, and then sighed with emotion.

"Ladies and gentlemen, Neon Semiconductor's situation is critical.

If SIC does not make changes, it is likely that the future will disappear silently in the long river of history. ”

"Shirakawa-san, are you a little worried?" Kazuo Sugiyama thinks Shirakawa Kaede is too pessimistic.

Although Neon and Mi Guo have signed a semiconductor agreement, they are now experiencing some difficulties.

However, according to the report, neon semiconductor still occupies more than 80% of the global market this year.

At this moment, Shirakawa Kaede said that the situation of Neon Semiconductor was already very critical, and he couldn't understand it anyway.

In the face of his doubts, Shirakawa Kaede explained calmly.

"The signing of the Miri Semiconductor agreement did not have an impact on Neon Semiconductor overnight.

This is a long process, and it will have a profound impact on the entire industry chain.

The long-term direction is not discussed for the time being, and the United States has intensified the sanctions on the neon semiconductor industry this year, and even spread to the export of electronic products.

Only a small number of large enterprises can adhere to the 100% tariff, and if the time drags on too long, a considerable number of small and medium-sized enterprises will face difficulties.

The international environment is aimed at, as well as the difficulties encountered by enterprises in reality.

This will greatly reduce Neon's domestic capital and enthusiasm for investment in the semiconductor industry.

In addition, in the face of neon's high share of semiconductors, there will definitely be more stringent follow-up measures in the United States.

Under the dual influence of external and internal, how long do you think neon semiconductors can last? ”

Although Shirakawa Kaede's voice was not in a hurry, Tamura Yuan and the others listened to it like a flood bell in their ears.

"White... Shirakawa-san, do you think the United States will continue to target neon semiconductors? ”

Coughing slightly, Uno Soyu looked at Shirakawa Kaede tremblingly.

"It's just a personal guess, the words of the family, Uno-san doesn't have to take it seriously."

Although he knew that this was the case, Shirakawa Kaede could only say that.

However, when Uno Soyu heard this, his face became more and more ugly.

He was most afraid of hearing Shirakawa Feng say that it was a personal guess, and the last time was three years ago, he also guessed with himself.

The fifth trade friction between Neon and the United States will focus on the field of semiconductors.

As it turned out, all of these speculations came true.

Now Sosuke Uno has heard it again, Kaede Shirakawa's judgment on the future of neon semiconductors.

Although it hasn't happened yet, Shirakawa Kaede's pessimistic attitude has already made Uno Soyu cheer up.

"Shirakawa-san, in your opinion, where is the way out for neon semiconductors?"

Now, Uno Soyu simply spread it out, and he would like to hear Shirakawa Kaede's in-depth views on the semiconductor industry.

And hearing him ask such a question, not only Shirakawa Kaede, but even Tamura Motoko and Kazuo Sugiyama all looked slightly moved.

However, because Sosuke Uno was visiting in a private capacity, the other two ministers of the Ministry of International Trade and Industry did not react excessively.

"Uno-san is a contemptible person, and the lifeblood of an industry depends on how the country treats it.

Although SIC has a reputation, it is still too insignificant compared to the entire industry chain. ”

Such a grand proposition, Shirakawa Kaede didn't dare to say it casually. There are some things that you can know, but don't get too involved in them.

"Please rest assured that this is a discussion in a private capacity and does not involve state policy."

Uno Soyu hurriedly relieved, and Tamura Moto, they also nodded, signaling each other to talk freely.

Well, since the characterization is a private discussion. Then he said a little bit, and they suspected that they had any secret channels.

"In the future, the specific direction of neon semiconductors will go, and the contemptible people do not know.

But as a businessman, Shirakawa understands that a product is from production to sales, and even after-sales service.

In this entire industrial chain, each participant must be profitable.

If there is a problem in any link, such as a loss or a decline in profits, then it may affect the stability of the entire industrial chain.

And these will eventually feed back to the end, and then it will be the market that will cause turmoil. ”

What Shirakawa-san means is that because of the sanctions imposed by the United States, the profits of the neon semiconductor industry have fallen.

Then it will eventually lead to a decrease in the annual investment of major semiconductor companies in the research and development of a new generation of technology.

After a long time, technology updates and iterations can't keep up with the mainstream, and will eventually be slowly eliminated by the market? ”

After listening to Shirakawa Kaede's explanation, Kazuo Sugiyama quickly thought of some of the key factors.

"What Sugiyama-san said is good" Shirakawa Kaede nodded in agreement with his statement, and it seems that there is no shortage of people in the Ministry of International Trade and Industry who have studied the industrial chain in depth.

"But that's only one aspect, and I ask you to understand.

No matter how popular a product is at the beginning, there will always be a day when the market will saturate as time goes by.

The same is true for the semiconductor industry, and in five or ten years, will the world's need for DRAM still be so great?

If the market is saturated, and Neon Semiconductor is facing sanctions, what will be the outcome?

In addition, these are the reasons for the macro level of the market, and the real mastermind behind the scenes, the United States is the key.

Have you ever wondered why Neon has signed a semiconductor agreement, but is the United States still so aggressive? ”

Shirakawa Kaede's rhetorical question again shocked the bodies of several visitors from the government, and they seemed to have vaguely grasped something.

(End of chapter)