Homecoming of Rebirth

With a long sigh, "Tell me, what else do you want to gain?"

Qi Lei, "I want you to contact Zhang Zhongmou from TSMC for me."

Warren was stunned again, "You don't want to let TSMC go?"

Qi Lei, "What are you thinking? I would, but the Americans don't agree!"

"You tell Zhang Zhongmou that I can help him stay in the new EUV LLC, and he doesn't have to get into trouble with Silicon Valley companies."

"But the condition is that TSMC will withdraw all patent lawsuits against SMIC."

After hearing this, Warren was silent for a long time, and finally sighed, "Understood!"

The immersion lithography machine was just a flaw he guessed.

The result was just a flaw. Qi Lei not only let Paulson replace EUV LLC, but also laid another egg.

Liberate SMIC and acquire the abandoned ASML.

Then, Qi Lei has ASML, SMIC, Modu Laboratory, Sanshi, and ARM hidden in the dark.

Although the strength of this team is far inferior to the new EUV LLC supported by the three major laboratories and the US military.

However, he already has the qualifications to participate in the extreme purple lithography track.

And, don't forget, apart from these forces, Qi Lei is not completely helpless, there is also a country behind him.

"Qi!" Warren sighed sincerely, "I am looking forward to the moment when the sword is revealed!"

Qi Lei's strength is constantly growing.

……

Chapter 576 The Immortal Fight

Back then, when Warren decided to conspire with Qi Lei, he just wanted ARM to have room to survive and not lose its vitality under the high pressure of the Americans.

That's it.

Even at the moment when Qi Lei showed his cards to Warren, Warren was only surprised by this young strategic thinking, and had a little expectation for the future.

However, even if Warren Qi Lei was full of expectations, he would never have imagined that in just two short years, their camp has grown to such a scale.

It was also at this moment that Warren began to have a bolder vision.

ARM connects Qi Lei's team, maybe not just survival, maybe... we can beat Silicon Valley and reach the pinnacle of the semiconductor industry.

Putting down the phone, Warren couldn't hide his excitement, but was just a little dazed, and then began to pack his luggage.

He is eager to prove himself and take down Asmail.

Of course, ASML is still the most important member of EUVLLC, and it is not the time to make a move.However, some preparatory work can be carried out in advance.

First of all, Warren Aite is going back to the UK to meet with a few members of the House of Commons who have a good relationship and have certain views on the United States.

As I said before, although the United Kingdom is generally following the United States, there are many politicians and officials who are anti-military and do not want the United Kingdom to continue like this.

Expressed to them the current struggles and crises that EUVLLC may face, in simple terms:

"Reliable news, Paulson has reached an agreement with Japan's Nikon to form a comprehensive cooperation. Japan's semiconductor industry has surrendered!"

The news shocked British politicians.

You know, Japanese semiconductors have been fighting against the United States for more than ten years, why did they suddenly surrender?

Someone wondered: "Dear Mr. Warren, is this news really reliable?"

Warren, "[-] percent accurate!"

After hearing this, the man was still stubborn, "But just a Nikon, doesn't it represent the entire semiconductor industry in Japan?"

In this regard, Warren can only give a detailed explanation of the whole thing.

You know, in this world, apart from Qi Lei, Paulson, and the Japanese, no one knows the situation better than Warren.

"The reason why the Japanese agreed to sell Nikon, apart from the superficial situation, is actually Paulson's gesture."

"He agreed to provide R&D funding for Canon and Nikon, but let go of the more valuable Canon. He is telling the Japanese government that he has no interest in bringing down the Japanese semiconductor industry at all!"

"Moreover, the terms Paulson set out are overflowing for the Japanese government, which is a win-win situation."

Everyone, "..."

The reason is simple:

First of all, it is beneficial to Japan to revive Canon.

Secondly, it would be better if Paulson really does not attack the Japanese semiconductor industry.

In the end, Nikon allowed Paulson to be the major shareholder without financial loss.Moreover, Nikon and Canon still overlap in business, and it has no effect from an industry perspective.

"So, the war between Wall Street and Silicon Valley has really reached EUVLLC?"

They are not fools, it is obvious.

There is no need for Warren to explain why Paulson acquired Nikon and how to use it after acquiring Nikon.

After a brief exchange, they all looked at Warren, "Mr. Warren, what are your plans?"

Warren shrugged, "If Paulson replaced Silicon Valley with the support of the three major laboratories and the military, it would be tantamount to the alliance between the U.S. semiconductor industry and the Japanese semiconductor industry, and we in Europe will become outsiders, and we must prepare in advance. "

Warren's tone is more like planning for a rainy day, and everyone thinks it makes sense.

However, this matter is too big and involves the adjustment of the entire European semiconductor industry.

Not only British companies are implicated, but a series of first-line companies and supporting companies such as Siemens, Philips, and Nokia need to deal with it. It is not possible to reach an agreement with Warren immediately.

Moreover, it also involves how to confront the Americans, whether it is head-to-head or roundabout tactics.

"Thank you, Warren! Your suggestions are very valuable. However, this needs to be discussed, and even a joint response by multiple countries."

Warren knew this was the result and didn't insist on it.

In fact, the purpose of his meeting this time was to explain the matter clearly.As for the next operation, there are more suitable candidates than him.

After separating from the politicians, Warren visited the founders and presidents of several technology companies and no longer cared about the decisions of the politicians.

And British politicians have not been clean because of Warren's departure, and it's time for Rosie Knightley to play.

For this beautiful reporter, the woman who is most likely to become one of the "builders of Britain" in the next election of the House of Commons is much more important in the eyes of politicians than Warren.

"Nateley, we can't wait to see you in the House of Commons, where young people like you are needed to teach the old ones a lesson."

For such praise, Rossi remained indifferent as he should, and brought the topic to the semiconductor industry.

"In Asia, the aftermath of the 98 financial crisis has just subsided, and the Chinese, who have not been affected much, are buying up Japan's technology industry in large numbers."

"Have you heard? Japan's largest vapor deposition machine company has moved to China. This is the trend! But we are still following behind the Americans, which is a bad situation."

This said to everyone's heart, "Rosie, are you also concerned about the semiconductor industry? What do you think about this?"

Rossi said: "My opinion is that in the future, Japan may only occupy a certain market in the field of primary raw materials and chemical materials."

"But first-tier companies will eventually fall to the bottom. The four major semiconductor camps in the future should be Europe, South Korea, China and the United States."

Everyone, "..."

Although Rossi and Warren's analysis of the situation is somewhat different, they also raised a sharp question, that is: Where should Europe go?

"Do you think China's semiconductor industry will rise?"

Rossi, "Do you still think Qi Lei from Sanshi cannot lead China's semiconductor industry?"

Politician, "But, we all know that Qi Lei and Paulson are in the same group. He must obey Paulson's orders, and he should be considered a part of the US semiconductor industry!"

Rosie, "Oh! God!"

"what happened?"

Rossi, "I remember that Warren Aite from ARM was also in Europe recently. If you see him, you can ask, who is the boss, Paulson or Qi Lei?"

Everyone, "..."

Rossi, "I'll tell you some inside information. Paulson personally took a stake in Qi Lei's business. It's a secret!"

Everyone, "..."

Rosie and Warren's news made them look stupid and completely out of touch with the world.

Finally, someone asked: "Miss Knightley, do you have any advice for the European semiconductor industry?"

Rossi didn't even think about it, "Do we have a choice?"

"how to say?"

Rossi, "The four major semiconductor camps, China, Korea, Europe, and rice."

"The United States is the strongest! And South Korea's semiconductor industry is completely a puppet of the Americans. Do we really have to wait until the relationship between Paulson and Qi Lei is unbreakable, and the three camps will besiege Europe together?"

"You know, the Americans have already taken away ARM, and they are also eyeing Siemens and Nokia. If this continues, we will lose the final say in the high-tech field!"

"So, is there any other choice? Only by cooperating with the Chinese now, and letting the Chinese rush ahead to resist the Americans, can we have room for development!"

Well, what the politicians are hesitating about is whether to be tough or to be soft, just right.

"Oh, Knightley!" someone exclaimed, "you will be a great MP!"

……

In Europe, although there is no lobbying act, there is no lobbying company activity.

However, it is still aristocratic politics in essence, and it is often easier to spread something if people with status have common interests.

Coupled with the already complicated situation, the lobbying of upper-class people with social status like Warren and Rossi will soon achieve good results.

Gradually, not only the United Kingdom, but also France, Germany and other countries have gradually reached a consensus, that is: the semiconductor industry will soon fall into troubled times with the entry of Paulson.

At that time, it will be the three families of China, Mi and South Korea, plus Japan will divide Europe?Or should China and Europe cooperate to fight against Mi Han?This is a not too difficult multiple choice question.

And Britain, France, and Germany, the three European giants, can radiate to the politics of other small European countries, such as the Netherlands, Sweden, Denmark, and so on.

With Qi Lei unable to come out, the lobbying of the two began to have an effect gradually.

The only regret is that it seems that neither Warren nor Rossi mentioned the issue of Asmer.

This is the so-called preparatory work.

In fact, there is no need to mention Asmer, just let Asmer know that Europe is not doing nothing, and they have an option to retreat.

"Is there really only one option to back off?"

After all, Rossi is still young, she thinks it should be more radical, and Qi Lei should start the process of acquiring ASML now.

Because, from Rossi's analysis, even if Paulson enters EUVLLC with Nikon, he may not necessarily kick ASML away, right?

It is true that Nikon is the world's number one lithography machine company. With Nikon's strength and technical reserves, it seems that there is no need for ASML on the surface.

But, that's not the case!

Anyway, if Rossi were Paulson, he really didn't need it.But what does it matter if you stay?It's better to stay than kick out.

Would you rather let ASML die in the hands of Paulson than send it back to Europe?

"Warren, I think there's a hole in your plan."

For Rossi's doubts, Warren did not take it seriously.

Qi Lei is not here, he is a master strategist.

"Do you want to make a bet? Paulson will definitely kick Asmer out."

Rossi, "Are you so sure? It's too idealistic."

Warren was very interested, "Gamble on a kiss! It's a pleasure to be kissed by a beautiful woman."

Rossi, "..."

……

June is an unusual month for the semiconductor industry in the United States.

First, Paulson strongly announced the acquisition of Nikon. Less than 24 hours after the news came out, Desheng's lobbying companies and friendly politicians began to show up.

The purpose is to persuade the military and the three major laboratories to reconsider the development process of the extreme violet lithography machine. In order to win the lithography machine war faster and more efficiently, Nikon, IBM, Guge, ARM and other companies should be introduced. Enterprises become members of the EUVLLC Alliance.