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Antitrust investigation is not an easy task, especially in a country ruled by law. It is necessary to produce sufficient evidence and have sufficient evidence, cross-examination and argumentation. Both parties have to confront each other on the same platform... It will be very difficult to make a real judgment.

After all, the accused party is usually an industry giant, very financially capable, and can hire the best lawyer team to help.

After an investigation, it is of course best to finally determine that the other party really has a monopoly and impose a huge penalty.

But once the evidence is missing and the final penalty is not given, it will be troublesome. This kind of investigation usually takes several years, and an elite team of dozens or even hundreds of people must be involved. The investigation cost may be tens of millions of euros.

This cost is too high.

Therefore, the antitrust in the United States often stops investigating and settles privately.

For example, the monopoly lawsuit over Google's advertising that just ended this year was settled privately.

Google paid some money to make the relevant investigation agencies not work in vain, and then promised to modify the relevant advertising guidelines and no longer engage in related monopoly behavior. This matter is over, and there will be no fines of billions of dollars.

Because this kind of thing is too difficult to determine.

It would be best if the fine was issued.

If it is not issued, the antitrust agency will lose a lot.

A private settlement not only solves the problem but also makes a small profit, which is enough.

Qualcomm, a veteran in patent lawsuits, has been in the European and American markets for so many years and has already mastered the European and American antitrust system. If the competitor is killed, it will be settled if it can; if the competitor is still alive, it cannot be settled. It would rather insist on the antitrust agency to the end and kill the competitor.

Taking a step back, even if the monopoly lawsuit is established and Qualcomm is punished... it will take many years of investigation to implement.

By that time, the competitor will be dead.

It is also acceptable to pay a fine.

Just like the British software company Icera mentioned by Zhou Shaoning, they have been complaining and constantly attacking Qualcomm. This case has lasted for many years.

In 2014, there was a turning point.

Vestager, Denmark's Minister of Economy, known as the Queen of Antitrust, came to power. She became the EU Competition Commissioner, specializing in antitrust lawsuits of this kind. She is really powerful, with sharp means and full of courage. She has both ability and courage. She shocked all the American technology giants as soon as she came to power. Microsoft, Amazon, Google, Facebook, and Apple were all dealt with by her.

The one that can't be let go is of course Qualcomm.

In the second year of her term, a sky-high fine was issued.

That's not all.

Her term of office is five years. In the last year of her term, she felt that her time was running out, so she took this matter to Qualcomm again and carried out another round of supplementary monopoly penalties, which was just like whipping a corpse.

But, so what?

The only software company that could possibly bypass Qualcomm's patents at the software level and pose a competitive threat to it, Icera, has long been finished, and the mobile phone chip industry has been unified by Qualcomm.

This is all in the future.

Zhou Shaoning doesn't know.

Zhou Buqi's foresight does not cover this.

However, he clearly knew one thing, that is, the rise of the domestic mobile phone industry must not have obstacles like Qualcomm. Their forced bundling sales strategy and free reverse licensing of patents are too destructive to the industry.

In this critical field, the Chinese and Korean mobile phone industries must join forces!

In fact, Baodao's mobile phone industry is also very strong, and HTC is still a mainstream popular smartphone brand. However, Baodao is not within Zhou Buqi's consideration. Even if they are bullied by Qualcomm, they may not have the courage to stand up and issue a ticket to Qualcomm.

Zhou Shaoning does not agree with this strategy and thinks it is too radical.

Of course it is good if it is done well.

If it is not done well, Qualcomm will be offended. When supplying in the future, it will be troublesome to make things difficult and deductible for Estar, which will affect the development of the company.

Zhou Shaoning said conservatively: "It is best to negotiate and resolve it first. There is no competitive relationship between Qualcomm and mobile phone manufacturers. This is different from the life-and-death relationship between Qualcomm and those chip companies. If you come forward to clarify the interests, maybe Qualcomm can change its strategy."

"Be polite before using force?"

"Yes, if you make it clear, maybe you can solve it at the negotiation table? If the talks don't go on, it's not too late to retreat and adopt a confrontational plan."

"You don't have to worry too much." Zhou Buqi smiled, "Even if it doesn't work out in the end, Qualcomm won't dare to do anything to Asda. Especially after our self-developed chips are launched, they are the ones to worry about."

This is the meaning of self-development.

It is almost impossible to replace Qualcomm.

But it can pose a threat to Qualcomm.

Once Asda makes a strategy of abandoning Qualcomm chips and turning to self-developed chips, it will not only be a huge loss for Qualcomm in business, but also a strategic competitor. Just like Samsung.

Samsung also makes chips.

In the past few years, Samsung has fought with Qualcomm.

However, when Samsung decided to use Qualcomm's chip package in its own mobile phones, Qualcomm immediately opened its doors and happily welcomed customers.

In the commercial market, there has never been any impulsiveness or grudges.

Interest is the highest standard pursued by all parties.

However, Zhou Buqi felt that what Zhou Shaoning said made sense.

If it can be resolved at the negotiation table, it's better not to make a fuss.

As long as Qualcomm cancels this vicious monopoly strategy of forced bundling, once it really rises to the level of anti-monopoly investigation... This kind of thing is really hard to say. Once Qualcomm is severely punished, it may be displayed domestically and externally. The authorities may not agree to certain side effects on the business environment.

Zhou Shaoning left.

Zhou Buqi was still sitting there, thinking about solutions to Qualcomm.

I think I should contact Samsung first.

It is best for both parties to join forces.

Samsung and Asda are the mainstays of the Android system. When these two companies join forces, it is equivalent to tying Google into the fold. At that time, Google will also stand up against Qualcomm and exert pressure, which may lead to better market results.

At this time, a row of girls who were as beautiful as flowers and brimming with youthfulness came into the reception room.

They all wear the same OL secretary uniform.

White shirt, black hip skirt.

Flesh-colored stockings.

Perhaps due to everyone's agreement, the buttons of the girls' shirts were also unbuttoned. Even their underwear was the same. They were all red underwear, with different styles of ups and downs. Her skin is as white and tender as milk, which shows that the usually extravagant and wasteful milk bath has some effect.

They stood in a row in front of Zhou Buqi.

From left to right, they are Guan Nanqing, Yan Qiqi, Gu Zanli, Mai Feixue, Zhang Zetian, Zhao Li Muge, Liang Lexin and Zhuo Wensi.

Guan Nanqing was in charge of this task. After lining up, she said with a smile: "Boss, everything has been arranged. Who do you think you want to pick? Yalan and Shuruo are not feeling well, so they can't take a mandarin duck bath." Yes, any of us can do it.”

"Um……"

Zhou Buqi is a bit dazzled.

Zhao Li Muge was very straightforward and suggested: "Boss, why don't you choose, let's go together. It's past five o'clock now, take a shower, relax, change clothes and go home from get off work."

"Then all together?"

Zhou Buqi is naturally willing.

Anyway, the bathtub is big enough, with a length and width of 4 meters, which is enough for everyone to take a mandarin duck bath together, even if Sun Wanran and Ning Lu also participate, it is enough. It's just that they rarely participate in team-building activities in the secretary's office and don't fight with them.

Guan Nanqing was a little hesitant and whispered: "Is it... is it too much?"

Mai Feixue said nonchalantly: "As long as the master likes it, let's go! Let's go!"

With that said, he took the lead and took off the white shirt on his body.

It revealed the proud figure that everyone envied, just like two footballs, and the red underwear seemed unable to wrap it up, as if it was in danger of exploding at any time.

What Guan Nanqing dislikes the most is group activities, otherwise she wouldn't have planned to leave her job in the near future. Seeing Mai Feixue entertaining others with sex, she secretly despised her: "You can really show off!"

"Qiqi, what do you think?"

Zhou Buqi still adopted a democratic strategy.

Yan Qiqi pursed her lips and said softly: "Senior, if you are tired from work, it is appropriate for all of us to come and squeeze your legs and rub your shoulders to relax."

"Then let's all come. It seems like there is favoritism to choose who should not choose whom." Zhang Zetian had already seen through the big boss's thoughts, and naturally followed his wishes, "It's been a day's work, let's take a dip before get off work. Take a shower and cool down, where can I find such a working environment?”

"that is."

Zhao Li Muge seconded the motion.

Guzanli said with a smile: "I don't have anything, I'm just afraid that our big boss won't be able to bear it, so he single-handedly picks off the eight beauties...unless you are Changshan Zhao Zilong."

Discussion is discussion.

Everyone still stood neatly in a row, with pairs of bright eyes cast on Zhou Buqi. He was the only master here and the backbone of everyone. Others are just suggestions, his words are the final answer.

Even Mai Feixue, who even took off her shirt, stood obediently and waited for the big boss's selection.

Zhou Buqi waved his hand and said angrily: "I'm having trouble choosing when I'm choosing! It's just like making a product. It must be concise, give users answers directly, and don't make users fall into complicated choices. Go."

"Then let's all go?"

"Walk!"

"yeah!"

Following the big boss's order, Yan Qiqi and Gu Zanli ran over quickly, seizing favorable positions on the left and right, holding his arms tightly on both sides, and snuggled into his arms. inside.

"Don't grab it! Don't grab it, everyone has a share!" Zhou Buqi was a little helpless, "It's like a big promotion, everyone has a chance. This is team building, everyone will be taken care of, impartial, fair and just!"