Shockingly, a counterfeit factory has produced a 3-nanometer chip.

Chapter 535 The Radicals Win, High-Profile Publicity

At this moment, Ren Zhengfei, who was standing to the side, also laughed:

"Minister Liu, what General Manager Shen said is true."

We also participated in the technical development of some EUV modules, and the progress was indeed faster than expected.

I also agree with releasing this information.

First and foremost, and most importantly, is seizing market share.

Although Aznar now has a certain degree of autonomy, they are still targeting us...

High-end immersion DUVs still cannot enter our domestic market, and although the prices of mid-to-low-end equipment have been reduced, they still cannot compete with our Morningstar.

However, one device alone cannot drive down the price. Now our immersion DUV is comparable to their top-of-the-line model. Although the price has not increased yet, it is definitely cheaper than theirs.

More importantly, they have no export controls, and we won't use any excuses to restrict their production capacity. This product will definitely sell very well in this market, just like regular 14A.

At this point, Minister Liu nodded carefully.

These solutions are still feasible.

"Secondly, there's the issue of cash flow disruption. Asmayer's revenue is currently entirely supported by immersion DUV systems."

This money should not only be invested in research and development, but also used to fill the gaps in the ordinary DUV market. After all, they lose money by engaging in a price war with us, while we make money.

If I regain this market, their cash flow will be completely cut off, and their next-generation EUV R&D will definitely be slowed down.

"Finally, it's about providing cover."

"When the Americans see us selling equipment on a large scale, they'll just think our new technology is still in its infancy. While they'll continue to target us, they won't go to such extremes."

While Minister Liu was pondering, Shen Fei chimed in:

"And it can't be hidden."

Once a lithography machine is mass-produced and shipped, the outside world will eventually find out about it.

Instead of waiting for them to dig up our lies and spread rumors, we should take the initiative to make an official announcement and seize control of public opinion.

We want to clearly tell the world: we can build advanced immersion DUV lithography machines.

As for whether this equipment can support quadruple exposure, let them go and interview them.

"By the time they finish arguing and figure things out, our EUV might be ready."

Minister Liu walked around the observation window for quite a while, his hands behind his back, because this was different from the last time.

Although it was also exhibited with great fanfare last year, only a year has passed since the immersion DUV...

This is highly unusual and will certainly make the United States wary.

Although we are not afraid of fighting, it would not be a good thing if a full-scale war broke out.

Minister Liu was really anxious, after all... it was a difficult choice.

Finally, he sighed deeply: "You two have a broader perspective than I do."

Okay, I won't make the decision on this, and I can't make the decision on this.

I will report back to my superiors when I get back.

Personally, I also hope this happens, but everything is for the greater good.

We'll leave the specific export control technology grading qualification review plan for now and give you a reply within a week.

There is only one bottom line: core technologies cannot be leaked abroad, and equipment exports must be fully controlled.

Minister Liu was well aware that Transsion had recently been infiltrated...

Immersion DUV is no ordinary technology; it can easily reach 14nm, saving Samsung and TSMC several years of detours.

Logically, this kind of self-pickup shouldn't happen...

But Shenfei and Ren Zhengfei knew that if they really removed this equipment and used quadruple exposure technology to directly pull the process to 7 nanometers, that would be a real disaster.

After all, yin and yang must be balanced. Technology can be ahead, but it cannot be too far ahead, otherwise there will really be a reshuffle.

"Don't worry about that." Shen Fei nodded. "The more they guarded against us back then, the more we will guard against them."

All equipment will be equipped with a remote control system, with adjustable core parameters, eliminating the risk of technology leaks.

Hearing this, Minister Liu finally put his worries to rest.

"Alright, you've got ideas! We'll do it your way, and I'll try my best to persuade the higher-ups."

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After the inspection, the group left the laboratory. Ren Zhengfei, sitting in the car, finally spoke with a triumphant air:

"After holding back for so many years, it's finally our turn to play our cards."

Shen Fei smiled:

"This is just the beginning. The real game in the semiconductor industry is yet to come."

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It was already 6 p.m. when I returned to Guangzhou from the semiconductor base.

Shen Fei had the driver take him directly to his parents' apartment complex. Zhang Mingzhu sat next to him, holding something that Xiao Bao liked to eat.

"How did your talk with the higher-ups go this afternoon? You seem to be in a good mood."

"It's alright. There's been a new technological breakthrough, and a general direction has been set."

Shen Fei had already pulled his wife into his arms, but Zhang Mingzhu glanced shyly ahead...

Shen Fei felt a sudden... displeasure, not because of the driver, but because the car's security was really poor.

Although the Transsion S9 is positioned much higher than the S7 and has a more luxurious feel, it still lacks the high-end attributes.

It seems we need to get the S800 out as soon as possible.

"You're such a grown man, aren't you ashamed?"

"What's there to be afraid of? It's my own wife, Xiao Wang..."

The driver, Xiao Wang, sitting in the front seat, quickly shook his head; after all, the problem he feared most had finally arrived…

However, this driver had been following Shen Fei all along, and everyone was used to it; otherwise, he wouldn't have asked such a question.

"Okay, stop scaring Xiao Wang."

Dad called this afternoon and said he's been waiting for us to come home for dinner tonight.

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The car drove into the residential area and had just come to a stop when the building entrance door opened.

One-year-old Shen Yueru, wearing a little dress, rushed over, her little legs moving incredibly fast.

He kept calling out, "Daddy, Mommy."

Shen Fei quickly got out of the car and picked up his daughter, lifting her high in the air.

The little girl giggled, wrapped her little arms around her father's neck, and randomly planted milky-smelling kisses on his face.

"Run slowly, don't fall."

Zhang Mingzhu followed behind with a helpless smile.

Shen Guohua and Zhang Shiqing were sitting at the tea table in the living room, brewing tea.

Shen Guoming is now fully enjoying his retirement. It has to be said that leaving this huge mess to his son was the best decision he ever made.

As for Zhang Shiqing, now that he is the governor of a province, the responsibilities in Shenzhen are getting heavier and heavier, and such warm days are becoming fewer and fewer.

However, when the two old men get together, the topics they discuss always revolve around industrial development and people's livelihoods...

After all... this is their forte.

"I'm back."

Zhang Shiqing seemed to have just arrived as well, pointing to the chair opposite him.

"Please have a seat and a cup of tea to calm down. The food will be ready soon."

He was truly very satisfied with this son-in-law, after all, he had already gained status more than once because of his son.

"dad."

Zhang Mingzhu greeted them and then turned to walk towards the kitchen.

"Mom, let me help you."

"You don't need to lift a finger. Just take the child and rest. It'll be done in a minute."

Zhang Ruyue said.

Seeing this heartwarming scene, Shen Guohua said again, "Old Zhang misjudged them, didn't he? You were worried back then that the two kids weren't a good match..."