Military Industry of Great Powers: Build the Strongest Flanker.

Chapter 206 This is an unimaginable game of chess

ASML's latest 246-nanometer AF1800 lithography machine is an embargoed item in Batumi, while PA3000 and PA2000 are subject to quantity control. They can only be purchased in a certain quantity and must be monitored for use. They are absolutely not allowed to be used in the military.

If it cannot distinguish between military and civilian use, the committee can only refuse export.

But now things have changed.

ASML is undoubtedly eager for Chinese technology. What surprised Zhao Guoqing was that before their PR team set out, they received news that ASML had submitted a report to the committee, recommending that the entire option of lithography machines be removed from the Batumi Prohibited Catalog and Quantity Catalog. and removed from the monitoring directory.

The reasons given are very good. China has mastered the krypton fluoride laser light source and high-precision lens processing technology. It is only a matter of time before they want to build a photolithography machine.

ASML recommends increasing exports of lithography machines to China. In this case, there will be cheap and easy-to-use finished products, which will weaken their scientific research strength in researching lithography machines.

To this end, ASML also used the argument published in China's official newspapers in the past few years: it is better to buy than to build, and it is better to rent than to buy.

The Batumi Committee reviewed ASML's report as soon as possible.

The chairman of the rotating committee is British Kevin Mann. From the perspective of his own national interests, he is willing to lift restrictions on China.

Let’s first take a look at how far inflation has reached in the UK. ASML also has British shares.

And there are more than just those who are willing to speak for China.

For example, Ms. Tiana Landhausen, Executive Vice President of Philips, is a collaborator in the light-emitting semiconductor project, and its cumulative investment in China has reached one billion US dollars.

Philips is also a major shareholder of ASML. It will also be beneficial to Philips to liberalize the export of lithography machines to China.

In addition, Zhao Guoqing promised to invest US$200 million in Philips, why did Tiana refuse?

Good relationships are all built with money!

There is also the Baptist Church, one of the five major churches in the United States. Mr. Vladimir, the vice president of HSBC Bank, has a close relationship with the bishop of the Baptist Church and is willing to help Zhao Guoqing lobby. Vladimir is looking forward to buying a stake in Mr. Zhao’s industry. Whether it was CITIC or Wison International, Teacher Xiao Zhao certainly did not refuse. Come on, one more is not too much, and one less is not too little.

However, CITIC's valuation has been raised again, and it depends on whether Goldman Sachs agrees with the valuation.

As for Goldman Sachs, Sinocom, and Wison International’s deeply connected stakeholders, Mr. Zhao has not planned to play this card now. He cannot just play all the cards in his hand as soon as something goes wrong. Let’s deal with the peripherals first. Play your cards first and see what happens!

Who would have known that before Wang Zha came out, the Batumi Committee relented. On March 1991, 3, the Batumi members fully liberalized the export of all types of lithography machines to China...

……

"Great!"

Zhao Guoqing jumped up with excitement. Even if he earned ten billion US dollars, he would never be as happy as he is now.

Teacher Xiao Zhao’s channel for obtaining information is faster than the official one.

He immediately called Fred, Vice President of CITIC, and issued instructions to expand the chip processing plant.

You must buy ASML's 246nm lithography machine, as well as Canon and Nikon's lithography machines.

As for Institute 102, they have also placed an order for more than units. They want them in stock. As long as they are the latest models, it doesn't matter even if they are second-hand.

Then, Zhao Guoqing called Director Liu Qing and reported the situation!

Director Liu was very confused and said: "National Day, now we have spent so much money on researching lithography machines, and now we have bought so many. What do you think?"

"Director Liu, if you buy it, it will maintain our industrial chain. The 246-nanometer photolithography machine can advance our chip manufacturing process to 300 nanometers. With some technology, mass production of 130 nanometers is also possible. As for solving key problems, such technology We definitely need to master it, it’s not like we haven’t been stuck before!”

"..."

"But now that everything has been relaxed, is there any need to be in such a hurry? So much foreign exchange will be used up at once!"

Zhao Guoqing said: "Director Liu, the fur bears have only one breath left now. What will happen if they fall? No one can predict it. Buy some while you can. I think I can dismantle a few more. Japanese technology , look at European and American technologies, you can always find some inspiration!”

"..."

Zhao Guoqing's sense of crisis moved even Director Liu with emotion. On the one hand, he frantically introduced foreign capital, and on the other hand, he set up defenses against these foreign capitals.

I heard that HSBC is also going to join China Communications. Comrade Xiao Zhao’s shares are about to fall below 50%. If it is listed in the United States, the shares may only be % to %...

But they shared the patents of Zhongxun Core with Huaneng...

This operation is like a mystery. As for the investment company established by Comrade Xiao Zhao, with this series of dazzling arrangements, even Director Liu felt that Comrade Xiao Zhao was playing a big game of chess. It felt that if this game of chess succeeded, it would be great...

Zhao Guoqing said: "Director Liu, the money invested by Vision cannot be used to buy the lithography machine. The central bank cannot control Vision's assets now. The last $24 billion investment from Goldman Sachs, I hope Director Liu can coordinate!"

Vision is a company established on Hong Kong Island, and it is not remitted to the country. The state cannot control this asset. However, the money injected by Goldman Sachs must be converted into RMB and flow to Sinocom's account, which can be controlled.

Zhao Guoqing continued: "However, I can guarantee that this year Vision will invest US$2 billion in China. Of course, it will mainly invest in fixed assets through the introduction of equipment."

"Same model as Shanghai Microelectronics?"

Zhao Guoqing nodded. He had no idea about the joint venture company, so he could only use the Shanghai Microelectronics Factory as a template.

Director Liu Qing said: "I understand. Let's wait for the news. If there is nothing else, I will hang up first!"

"Don't worry, Director Liu!" Zhao Guoqing continued: "Institute 102 has sent a team of twelve people to join the ASML scientific research team. Is there anyone in the country who wants to join?"

"..."

"What do you mean?"

What are you talking about? Do you need to say it?

……

Teacher Xiao Zhao hung up the phone with a smile, and things were getting better and better.

"What's going on? You're so happy!"

Yang Qing has become more and more plump, and her chest has grown a size directly. The little cub has been fed to be chubby, with baby fat on his face, and the flesh on his body is section by section.

Mother Yang was applying talcum powder to her child, applying it carefully on all the folds, looking at the red everywhere, and said, "It's too hot here. If we were in Shanghai with this weather, we would definitely not have prickly heat!"

Zhao's mother was washing diapers. They bought a lot of disposable diapers, but they always felt that diapers made from old clothes fit better.

"Mom, just let the Filipino maid do these tasks!"

"They can't wash it clean. It's better to wash your grandson's personal belongings yourself..."

"..."

Teacher Xiao Zhao was enjoying the atmosphere of life. Chef Chen Lanyun asked: "Master, is there anything in particular you want to eat tonight?"

Phew! Yang Qing almost laughed!

"Don't call me master next time!"

"..."

"I want tuna belly sashimi and some steamed Sri Lankan blue crabs. Yang Qing, what do you want to eat?"

Yang Qing said: "National Day, do you remember what you wanted to eat most in school?"

"..."

Zhao Guoqing smiled bitterly and said: "Yang Qing, you don't want to eat lard residue and stir-fry vegetables, do you?"

Yang Qing nodded!

"Well, it seems that I want to eat it too! Just wait, my husband will cook the oil residue for you today!"

Father Zhao said: "On National Day, let's cook some vegetable rice, lard mixed with vegetable rice, it's very fragrant!"

"..."

You must have eaten too much of the good stuff...

(End of this chapter)