Countercurrent 1982

Chapter 1335 Chinese Friends
"In fact, the products of our group company are mainly for the Chinese mainland market, and the proportion of exports is very small." Duan Yun added.

"Eh..." Hearing this, Robin and Vincent showed undisguised surprise on their faces.

They couldn't help but believe it. In fact, when they first came to Tianyin Chip Factory, the two of them were shocked by the factory buildings and equipment here. The chip factory was completely beyond their expectations.

For a long time, in the impression of Robin and Vincent, China and Africa are basically equated, and because of physical problems, all the Chinese people who appear in the western news media are naked and hungry However, when the two of them actually entered the mainland of China, they found that the impression of China here was much stronger than what they had imagined. It may be because Guangzhou and Shenzhen are one of the most developed cities in China, so they even thought that this place is better than Eastern Europe. Some of the small countries joined by the Soviet Union are stronger.

Although the two of them knew that Duan Yun would be very rich, they didn't expect him to be so rich now. In Western countries, any rich man with a net worth of millions of dollars would be respected and envied by others, let alone This kind of super rich with a net worth of hundreds of millions, so at this moment, when the two of them looked at Duan Yun, their eyes were already a little more respectful.

"I have always believed that the lithography machines of your Dutch ASML company are the best in the world, and it is precisely because of this that I have brought your company's 4 lithography machines to mainland China at all costs. Duan Yun paused, and then said: "So I hope that if possible in the future, our Tianyin Group would like to establish a long-term cooperative relationship with your ASML..."

"This one……"

Hearing what Duan Yun said, Robin and Vincent immediately showed embarrassment on their faces.

Advanced lithography machines are strictly embargoed products to China. This time the two sneaked into mainland China to help Duan Yun install the lithography machine. If the matter is exposed, the two will definitely be prosecuted.

Therefore, it is impossible for ASML to cooperate with mainland Chinese companies, at least it is impossible to sell the most advanced lithography machines in mainland China.

"You two don't need to be nervous, I know that some things are not easy to handle." Duan Yun glanced at the two of them and smiled slightly, and then said: "That's right, our Tianyi Group wants to sign a contract with the two of you in private. If the two of you are willing to provide maintenance services for the four lithography machines in our company, I will give each of you $4 per year. Even if there is no problem with the machine, the money will be paid on arrival. The contract period is 10 years. I don’t know. What do you two think?"

"5 years? $10 per person per year?" After hearing Duan Yun's quotation, Robin and Vincent's eyes lit up.

It is impossible for ASML to establish a cooperative relationship with Tianyin Electronics Group publicly, but there is no problem for the two of them to help Duan Yun's company provide maintenance services in private.

Now Robin and Vincent have actually boarded Duan Yun's big ship. Once the matter of installing the lithography machine is exposed, they will have no place to gain a foothold in ASML, and they will even be blocked by the entire industry. From this point of view, Duan Yun has a handle on the two, but this kind of handle is to hurt the enemy by 1000 and damage himself by 800. It is impossible for Duan Yun to do this until he turns his face.

In addition, the annual salary of 10 yuan offered by Duan Yun is almost twice the annual salary of the two in ASML. If the lithography machine does not need to be repaired, the 10 US dollars is equivalent to nothing. Even for maintenance, it can be done within a week at most after coming to China, and besides, things like lithography machines will basically not be damaged if they do not make major mistakes in operation.

"I sincerely regard the two of you as friends, and I hope you can help me with this. I never treat my friends badly." Duan Yun said, looking directly at the two of them.

"We need to go to the bathroom first."

Hearing what the two said, Robin and Vincent looked at each other, got up and left the dining table in tacit agreement.

Seeing this, Duan Yun just nodded politely, and then continued to eat the steak.

In Duan Yun's view, the conditions he proposed are already very generous, and it is impossible for Robin and Vincent to refuse.

Since the two came to mainland China to install the lithography machine, they should not have any psychological barriers when they come to repair it in the future.

In fact, Duan Yun signed a maintenance contract with the two of them. He has another plan, which is to plant an inside line in ASML. If the time is right in the future, he may have the opportunity to establish business contacts with ASML.

In fact, in the early 90s, the world's lithography machine market was still mainly in the hands of Nikon and Canon, who accounted for 90% of the entire lithography machine market, while ASML was in the US and Japan. The two companies were unable to compete, so they changed their strategy and focused on developing emerging markets. They successively set up regional headquarters in Hong Kong, set up an office in South Korea, and were active in mainland China and Russia.

After ASML set up an office in Hong Kong, it focused on selling 0.5-micron-level obsolete lithography machines to mainland China and Russia. At that time, [-]-micron process lithography machines had already begun to appear internationally.

Duan Yun’s idea is that on the one hand, he must invest in the research and development of domestic lithography machines, and on the other hand, he must introduce advanced technology from abroad as much as possible. Even if ASML cannot provide them with complete lithography machines, it will be able to provide some in the future Technical support is also good. In addition, Duan Yun can also set up a shell company in Hong Kong, through which he can receive some technologies and some equipment from ASML.

Moreover, the 90s was the most rampant time for mainland Hong Kong to come out. Relying on those "iron armor flying", transporting some key equipment for lithography machines was no more difficult than transporting a color TV. In the face of high profits, capitalists said Business ethics are a joke.

Soon, Robin and Vincent appeared in front of Duan Yun again.

"Mr. Duan, in fact, we also feel that it is our honor to be friends with such an excellent person as you!" Vincent said to Duan Yun with a smile after sitting down.

"Me too, Vincent and I respect you very much, Mr. Duan." Robin also said at this time.

Seeing this, Duan Yun knew that the two had accepted his conditions and were willing to sign a maintenance contract.

The next moment, three goblets filled with red wine collided crisply...

(End of this chapter)