Counterattack 1988

Chapter 1717
Wang Lin and Grove had a pleasant conversation.

Under Wang Lin's constant guidance, Grove gradually opened his heart and began to tell Wang Lin some things about himself.

During a health check just this year, doctors told Grove he had a tumor in his body.

Grove is only in his 50s. For an outstanding entrepreneur, this age is the best year to start a business. He has rich experience and experience. He joined Intel Corporation in 1968 and became the chief operating officer in 1976. , took over as CEO of Intel Corporation in 1987, and he still wants to lead this company to greater glory!
He said to Wang Lin in a very calm voice: "Last fall, the new private doctor gave me a comprehensive examination, everything was normal, only one PSA test result was 5, and the normal value should be 0 to 4. At the time the doctors didn't seem to care, and I didn't take it seriously. This early spring, while on vacation, the idea of ​​the PSA test came to me. So I decided to go online and find out about it, and I found news about prostate cancer."

Having said that, Grove was silent for a while.

Then, he said in a heavy tone: "After the vacation, I did another PSA test immediately, and the result rose to 6."

He's a very sharp guy.

As it is for business, it is also true for health.

He immediately realized that something was wrong with his body: the tumor was spreading!

So he urgently made an appointment with a urologist, and the diagnosis was, as expected, that he had cancer.

With his own research attitude and method of semiconductor science, he carefully read many medical professional papers and books on the treatment of prostate cancer.

In the dabble of knowledge, he learned that "tumors always grow. Sometimes they grow faster, sometimes they grow slowly, but they always grow."

He analyzed the three methods of surgery, chemotherapy and freezing, and finally chose chemotherapy.

Grove laughed at himself, and said to Wang Lin, "You might not believe me when I tell you. In total, I only took 3 days off. Then, after about two weeks, I was back to normal. Then, The external beam radiotherapy phase started. As a supplementary treatment, it was only a few minutes a day for 28 days, but it was really troublesome... What annoyed me the most was that I gained weight."

What Wang Lin saw was a cheerful and optimistic person, a person who dared to fight the disease, a person who defeated cancer!

"You look very good now, and it doesn't seem at all that you have such a serious disease." Wang Lin said, "Possessing a positive and optimistic attitude may not necessarily defeat cancer, but those who can defeat cancer have a firm and optimistic heart." heart of."

Before that, Wang Lin deliberately made up a story, using an elder in the family suffering from cancer as an example, which won Grove's sympathy.

Otherwise, Grove would not have revealed his secrets to a stranger meeting for the first time.

With such a conversation, the relationship between the two of them suddenly became closer.

Wang Lin looked at his watch and said, "Have I wasted too much of your time? You must be very busy, why don't I call on you tomorrow?"

Grove was very excited about the conversation, he waved his hands, and said, "It's nothing, we have plenty of time to chat. Or, do you have important things to do?"

Wang Lindao: "I'm fine. I specially arranged a day to visit you today. This is also the first thing I do when I arrive in America. Because you are my idol."

Wang Lin himself is the richest man in China. Although he is not particularly famous, those who really pay attention to the world's economic structure must not avoid his name.

Grove is just such a person. If he wants to take Intel on a greater journey, he must focus on the world.

He often analyzes the global economy, looking for where there is economic growth.

The recovery of the East Asian economy and the growth of the Four Tigers made Grove pay more attention to the East.

If you study the East Asian economy, you will definitely come into contact with the names of Aishu Group and Wang Lin.

Because of this, as soon as Grove heard that Wang Lin was visiting, he immediately invited him upstairs to meet him.

Heroes cherish each other.

Although Wang Lin and Grove are in different fields, they both made great achievements.

They both know how powerful each other is, otherwise they wouldn't be able to make such achievements.

Wang Lin was younger than Grove by more than one cycle. Facing such a young oriental tycoon, Grove had a lot of emotion, feeling that this world belongs to young people.

Next, the two talked about the pattern of semiconductors in the world.

Wang Lin wasn't afraid of getting his hands dirty, he said whatever he knew.

In 1995, the semiconductor market was stimulated by the increasing demand for microchips used in small computers and communication equipment, and its growth rate was higher than the nearly 1993% growth rate achieved in 1994 and 30.

Between 90 and 95, the global semiconductor market has just experienced a huge change. In 1986, the DRAM war between Japan and the United States ended, and the two countries signed the "Semiconductor Agreement."Subsequently, South Korean manufacturers quickly entered the DRAM market, and TSMC was established in 1987. In the early 90s, the semiconductor industry in South Korea and Formosa grew extremely fast.

From 1991 to 1995, South Korea's memory grew 8.3 times, but this was financed by the government and chaebols in a tightly interconnected network of related parties and loans.In such growth, the government's intervention in the industry has planted hidden worries.When South Korea's economy goes down, South Korea's semiconductor market will inevitably collapse.The administration has severely overbuilt the semiconductor industry through joint ventures and loan programs.

This is what Wang Lin said to Grove.

He said bluntly that in the next five years, the South Korean semiconductor market will encounter a round of Waterloo.

All of Asia will pay for this economic carnival.

Wang Lin said firmly: "Only our country can take care of itself!"

Grove asked in confusion: "You said that the Asian economy will encounter a round of crisis? Why? Why can your country stay out of it?"

Wang Lindao: "Asia has developed very fast in recent years, and everything will go against it. If it develops too fast, it will inevitably lead to recession. In addition, a child who is not very powerful suddenly has a huge amount of money in his hand. Do you think it will cause adults to be angry?" Coveting? Just like our country a hundred years ago, how many embarrassing devours have been attracted? The economy of the East has been severely hit, and Mr. Grove should know what is going on, right?"

Grove is not an authentic American, but an immigrant.

Therefore, he didn't think Wang Lin's tone was too much.

On the contrary, he was very happy because Wang Lin was able to talk with him.

"Yes." Grove said bluntly, "The U.S. has seen the profits of Toyo Semiconductor, and cannot let Toyo alone dominate, so there is a semiconductor agreement. I think this is a good thing, isn't it?"

Wang Lindao: "For other regions, this is of course a good thing. I think that after the decline of semiconductors in South Korea, the next outlet for semiconductor entrepreneurship lies in our country. Only our country can truly take on the big role of the semiconductor logistics base." flag!"

"Semiconductor logistics base?" Grove was very interested in this term, "How do you say it?"

Wang Lindao: "Semiconductors have been developed for half a century. In the past few decades, developed regions such as Europe and the United States have accumulated a large amount of advanced technology. You have mastered the most cutting-edge patents and core technologies. You have also completed the upgrading of basic industries. You need to rely on the underlying manufacturing industry to develop the economy. You only need to hold patents and produce high-end chips to control the lifeline of the global semiconductor industry.”

These words are somewhat flattering.

But this is the truth again!

Not only Wang Lin said so, but the entire American society also thinks so!

So in the 90s, the United States did not hesitate to transfer the low-end industries to underdeveloped areas.

The middle and low-end industries are highly polluting, labor-intensive, and have low production efficiency, which is incompatible with developed regions.

Just as Europeans and Americans look down on wafer processing, they also look down on low-end manufacturing.

As for the foundry model, Europeans and Americans are even more dismissive.

How high are Europeans and Americans?
They want to be a large enterprise integrating production and research!
Research patented technology by yourself and produce chips yourself!

Because in their view, only the products produced by their own factories can guarantee the quality.

They look down on low-end manufacturing, but they can't do without it!

Because low-end manufacturing is also a link in the industrial chain of high-end products!
Just like a wafer, it is the most important raw material for chip production.

Therefore, Europeans and Americans do not produce wafers themselves, but they have to find suitable foundries around the world.

Their requirements for foundries are extremely strict.

After Wang Lin put gold on their faces, he began to paint his own face:

"You make money from high-end industries, but our country can just make money from low-end manufacturing. The advantages of our country are unmatched by any other region. First of all, our country has a population advantage that others can't match! The population of our country accounts for We have no shortage of industrial workers, even the hardest, dirtiest and tiring work, we have people to do it, and the wages are extremely low!"

Grove hadn't thought about Wang Lin's real intentions, and thought they were discussing the international situation, so he nodded and said, "That makes sense! Your country's demographic dividend is unmatched by other countries."

Wang Lindao: "Secondly, our country's policies are good! Since the reform and opening up, we have opened our hearts to accept investment from all over the world. Under such an environment, it is possible and free to do any legitimate business."

Grove said: "I've heard it, and I believe everything you said. Otherwise, you wouldn't be able to make so much money and make the company so big!"

Wang Lindao: "Once again, our country has a vast territory and is extremely rich in various raw materials. Whether it is rare earths or rare metals, our reserves are considerable. These advantages of our country are incomparable to small countries such as Japan and South Korea. Asia The four little dragons will always be little dragons, but our country is the giant dragon that is taking off!"

Grove said appreciatively, "Mr. Wang Lin, you speak very well!"

Seeing that the time was up, Wang Lin said, "Mr. Grove, so I think, as a visionary business leader, shouldn't you hand over the wafer foundry to Chinese companies?"

(End of this chapter)