Countercurrent 1982

"Our team is only responsible for designing the most cutting-edge things. As for how to reduce costs, it is actually a matter for your Chinese team." Anderson glanced at Duan Yun, and then said: "Before I came to China, I heard from the chairman that you Tianyin Group also has excellent electronic engineers with world-class design level, is that really the case?"

"That's natural." Duan Yun nodded, and continued: "Our company does have a very good software and hardware design team, and in terms of strength, it is not inferior to any of your IBM technical teams."

"Ah." Hearing this, Anderson frowned suddenly, and said to Duan Yun: "Since your electronic design team is so good, why do you still seek help from our IBM?"

When he said this, Anderson obviously showed a bit of disdain.

Because in Anderson’s view, the Chinese are incapable of innovation. From the perspective of modern technological development, both in terms of theory and product technology, European and American countries have occupied an absolute dominant position, while other countries have a strong influence on modern technology. Contribution is almost negligible.

Another point is that from the perspective of Western media propaganda, they have a very strong sense of superiority over their own country and race. From the perspective of the world's industrial history in the past [-] years, it has always been promoted by the West, including the Nobel Prize , Fields Medal, etc., except for the developed countries in the West, the winners are rarely left behind. In addition, in terms of industrial aviation, automobiles, electronics, machinery, etc., Western countries are also dominant, which has further deepened The national and racial superiority of Westerners is also obvious.

The reason why Anderson led the team to choose to come to China is due to two reasons. One is the high salary reward offered by the company. Because IBM wants to get involved in the automotive industry, it attaches great importance to this area and promises that their team will Those who can develop a new generation of car-machine systems will be given a lot of rewards. The huge bonuses are very tempting for Anderson and his team, so they hope to get this opportunity.

On the other hand, this project has certain challenges, because IBM has never been involved in the automotive electronics industry before, which is almost a new field for the company, and it is also full of challenges for Anderson's team. Many excellent members also hope to succeed in new fields.

The last point is that Anderson himself chose to give up the superior working and living environment at IBM headquarters and come to China because IBM CEO Gerstner once said to him that China is a country with great potential. The R&D team of Tianyin Group is very good, not inferior to the professional R&D team in the United States. This makes Anderson very unconvinced, so out of the above aspects and his own curiosity about China's technological development, Ander Village finally chose to work in China .

"I think so. Under the current situation of international trade, the trend of globalization is getting stronger and stronger. If any big company wants to succeed, it must choose a strong alliance, because no one company can take everything. For example, you are responsible for the research and development of the second-generation car machine, which is actually very difficult. We have experience and technology in the development of electronic products, and you also have a high level. I believe this The cooperation between Chinese and American companies will definitely achieve very rich results." Duan Yun said.

"Actually, in my opinion, our American team should be responsible for the development of this kind of automotive product, and there is no need to cooperate with your Chinese team," Anderson said.

Anderson's words are a bit aggressive, but in fact he is a very strong person, and it is precisely because of this that he will be in charge of IBM's R&D team for 10 years. Before that, IBM did not have a technology The person in charge can be competent in this position for such a long time. You must know that IBM's internal management elimination system is very strict. Any failure of R&D projects will be postponed, and the project leader will be demoted or fired. Failure, which shows the strength of this person.

"I know that Mr. Anderson is a very good expert in electronic engineering, but the project you are developing this time belongs to the subsidiary products of automobiles. In terms of automobiles, Tianyin Group has rich R&D and manufacturing capabilities. We must be better than you. Those who understand the needs of consumers better also understand the market, so the cooperation between our two parties is still very necessary." Duan Yun said lightly.

Although Anderson's tone was a little arrogant, Duan Yun didn't take it seriously, because in his opinion, it's normal for capable people to have a little personality, and European and American employees are different from domestic employees. Unlike Chinese people who are so reserved and reserved, they tend to speak more directly, and Duan Yun himself likes this direct character.

"But is your team really good?" Anderson asked.

"Our country's industry and electronics industry are indeed inferior to yours in the United States, but it doesn't mean that all places are inferior, and our electronic products have been sold to the United States, and we have achieved huge gains in your country's market, so Please don't underestimate our team, in my opinion they are no worse than you." Duan Yun said.

"What products does your company sell in our country?" Anderson asked curiously.

"Didn't your president tell you?"

"He just said that your company is the most outstanding technology company in China, with a large scale and strong financial strength, and it has introduced our IBM management model."

"That's all?"

"That's all, the rest is a personal matter between me and him." Anderson said.

"Okay." Duan Yun nodded, and continued: "I don't know if you have used a DVD player?"

"The DVD player is produced by your company?" Anderson was startled when he heard this.

"Yes, DVD is indeed a product of our company."

"But this doesn't explain anything at all. I heard that this product was developed in Japan and manufactured by a Chinese company..."

As for the DVD player, Anderson naturally knew about it. As early as last year, Anderson also bought a DVD home theater system at home, but he did not expect that it was developed and produced by Tianyin Group.

The reason why he said that it was developed in Japan is obviously because he was fooled by the sales of electrical appliances, because considering that Chinese products are not popular in the United States, when American distributors promote this product, they will say DVD It is a product developed by Japan and manufactured by China. It is precisely because of this that many Americans still think that DVD is a Japanese product.