If you cheat, money will follow

After listening to Ms. Raimondo's report, King Dong crossed his fingers, pursed his lips tightly, and had a gloomy face, exuding uncontrollable anger.

Then he started spraying.

What he was criticizing was not China, but the officials and semiconductor tycoons present.

He reiterated his point again:

"I have long said that there are many excellent companies in China. They started from scratch, keep fighting, keep striving, and never give up..."

"Under your restrictions, they developed a new architecture, a new system, and a new carbon-based chip."

"Yes, they only use DUV lithography machines, but you can use EUV lithography machines and produce 7-nanometer chips..."

"Next, you can also manufacture 5-nanometer chips, then 3-nanometer, 2-nanometer, and 1-nanometer chips..."

"You are very confident and very proud. You think that under the technical blockade and product embargo, they will be helpless and then surrender to us."

Having said this, King Xiao paused and became even more angry.

The corners of his mouth twitched and his expression twisted, as if the blood was boiling in his veins.

He stretched out his hand: "Why are you so confident?"

"Please tell me, is there anything that China wants to do but cannot do?"

"Of course, with the exception of men's football, which is an exception, God can't help it."

"Everything else they can do if they think of it."

"I suggest you take a good look at history. In the 50s, they were still very poor."

"Our president at the time threatened and intimidated them, but so what?"

"They still succeeded in developing a super-large artillery piece."

"They can also project this super cannon to any corner of the world, including North America."

"How stupid are you to think that China can't build EUV lithography machines?"

I finished spraying out what Wang understands.

The officials and bosses present widened their eyes almost simultaneously, showing expressions of disbelief and confusion.

It seems that sanctions and embargoes were not ordered by us.

Knowing that the king did not care about the surprised expressions of everyone, he asked:

"How long will it take for China to develop EUV lithography machines?"

"According to experience, we think it may take about three years. If it goes well. If it doesn't go well, it won't take more than five years." Bob said.

Mr. Bob is the CEO of the toothpaste factory.

"So how long will it take for us to develop and manufacture carbon-based chips?" Wang Dong looked at Bob.

"Uh...it's hard to be sure." Mr. Bob couldn't give an accurate answer.

The understanding king looked at Mr. Mollenkopf of Qualcomm again.

"Mr. Mollenkopf, it was your company that strongly advocated sanctions and embargoes, and your company became the biggest beneficiary. Now you should give me an accurate answer."

"..." Obviously, Mr. Mollenkopf couldn't give an answer.

"Mr. President, this seems... potentially very difficult."

Then, Nvidia, Broadcom, Deyi, Arrow...

Then, Micron, Avnet, App, Fanlin...

Then came Chaowei and Adnor.

The CEOs of these giant companies are unable to give an accurate time.

They were all dodging, not daring to look at King Dong.

"Have you never thought about this problem?" King Dong was very angry and said sarcastically:

"Do you just drink red wine every day, fly around the world to have fun, and enjoy the glory that North America has brought to you?"

At the critical moment, it was Lao Huang who stood up.

It must be admitted that Lao Huang and Nvidia have had a very good time in recent years.

The rise of large artificial intelligence language models has made his super GPU very popular.

But the advent of carbon-based chips made him feel an unprecedented existential crisis.

If there is no way to deal with it, Nvidia will lose a large part of the global market share.

Then, it does not rule out entering history, just like countless semiconductor companies that have closed down over the years.

"Mr. President, according to scientists' experiments and research, carbon-based chips can follow the industrial system of silicon-based chips." Huang said:

"Materials, equipment, design, manufacturing, packaging and testing, etc. are all roughly similar."

"But the first thing we have to solve is the material problem. Without high-purity, cheap carbon nanotubes, carbon-based semiconductors will not be able to get off the ground."

"Isn't there a company in North America that can produce carbon nanotubes?" Wang Dong asked.

"Mr. President, it is a pity that our carbon nanotube material is currently in the laboratory." Huang Huang showed an embarrassed expression.

“The current situation in the carbon-based industry is similar to, or worse than, solid-state batteries.”

"Manufacturing our solid-state batteries has occupied a certain market in China, but carbon nanotubes...are lagging far behind."

"Our laboratory can provide some high-purity carbon nanotubes, but they can only be used for experiments because the cost is too high to be industrialized."

"However, China has formed a carbon nanotube alliance that can supply large quantities and unlimited quantities."

"And the most important thing is that their carbon nanotubes are tube products and cannot leave the country."

"Mr. President, although carbon-based chips are generally similar to silicon-based chips, the industrial system can be used..." Mr. Bob continued:

"However, there are still some differences. From raw materials to design, to manufacturing, packaging and testing, the entire industrial system needs to be adjusted in practice."

"It will take 3-5 years to adjust these differences and match each other, and it may be longer."

After listening to what Piyi Huang and Bob said, Wang Ding was silent.

The president's office was as quiet as night, and his breathing seemed so heavy.

Although he does not admit it, he praises himself on various occasions as the greatest president since the founding of North America...

But I know very well that during his tenure, the loss of North America's two major new energy and semiconductor industries will be recorded on his head, and then written into history, and will be constantly "whipped" by future generations of researchers and news reporters.

This is not street violence, but historical infamy, just like Watergate.

His fingertips slid across the table, and his shoulders shrugged slightly...

It seems that his expression is very calm, but he is under invisible and huge pressure in his heart.

Behind the pressure, there is helplessness.

After a long time, King Dong asked: "Why didn't Mr. Cook come?"

Ms. Raimondo explained: "Uh...Mr. President, Mr. Cook has gone to China."

"He wants to get support and equipment supply from carbon-based industries through shareholders."

"When our staff contacted him, he felt the discussion was pointless and a waste of time."

Understand the king: "..."

He shrugged and said, "Well, maybe Mr. Cook's choice is the right one. It's another right way."

He then told his assistants: "Next month, when I visit China, I hope to see this issue on the list of topics."

"Okay, sir."

Then, he said to Raimondo: "I hope your Ministry of Commerce can be prepared to respond..."

"After the visit is completed and positive results are achieved, choose an appropriate time to lift the ban."

Raimondo: "..."

"Ms. Raimondo, you seem to have a different opinion?" Wang Dong asked.

"No, Mr. President. Just lifting the ban may require authorization from Congress." Raimondo reminded.

The most recent and strictest ban was enacted through congressional authorization.

"Oh?" King Dong curled his lips and showed a dismissive expression:

"Really? What if I declare a state of emergency?"

Raimondo: "..."

officers:"……"

Big guys: "..."