212: Chapter 213 High-Level Officials: Singularity Hides an Independent Supply Chain!
Morning light in Jiangcheng pierced through the clouds, spilling over the roof of Singularity Technology's independent sensor production base. In the workshop, six production lines were running at full speed as robotic arms precisely grabbed and assembled components. Workers dressed in uniform work clothes wore focused expressions—the daily production capacity of independent sensors had increased from 1,000 sets to 1,500 sets, with the qualification rate stable at over 99%. The first batch of 5,000 sensors had been successfully delivered to the AI medical equipment production line, and the roar of previously stagnant assembly lines sounded once again.
In the top-floor conference room, the core team gathered, the atmosphere starkly different from the anxiety of a few days ago. Zhou Yurou stood before the projection screen with a laser pointer, her tone passionate: "Latest data: The independent sensor production line has a cumulative output of 12,000 sets, meeting the emergency order demands of three domestic Grade-A hospitals. The first batch of 100,000 Photon Chips from Rhine Photonics arrived at Jiangcheng Port this morning and is currently clearing customs. It's expected to reach the production base this afternoon, and the Star Core Engine production line will be able to return to full capacity tomorrow."
On the projection screen, the red "inventory warnings" had all turned green. The inventory curves for core components showed a steady upward trend—chip inventory was enough to last 45 days, sensor inventory for 60 days, and other component inventories were sufficient, fully capable of covering order demands for the next three months.
"Twenty thousand replacement chips from Huawei HiSilicon have also arrived. Although their performance is slightly lower than Qualcomm's, our technical team has optimized the AI algorithms, resulting in only a 3% decrease in overall equipment performance, which fully meets the standards for medical equipment," Zhou Yurou added. "Additionally, domestic companies like SMIC and JCET have signed long-term strategic cooperation agreements with us. In the future, the supply of core chips will achieve 100% localization."
A burst of relaxed laughter echoed in the conference room. An executive in charge of production remarked with emotion, "I really didn't expect the independent supply chain to progress so quickly! I was worried about a shutdown before, but now it seems not only will we not stop, but we can even expand capacity!"
Song Zhiwei brought out the latest market feedback report, a smile on her face. "The external voices of pessimism have already begun to weaken. The 'Independent Supply Chain Progress' news we released has surpassed 50 million reads in domestic tech media, with over 80% support from netizens. On the overseas side, customers for the Star Core Engine in Europe have withdrawn their applications to cancel orders, agreed to delayed delivery, and even added an order for 20 more units."
"But this is just the beginning." Zhang Fan's voice broke the relaxed atmosphere. His gaze swept across everyone, his tone steady. "Tianming Group won't give up just because we've made progress with our independent supply chain. The International Tech Summit is only a week away, and that is the real battlefield. They have already bribed the technical director of our overseas branch, preparing to steal the core data of the Photon Chip at the summit, and will also arrange for 'industry experts' to publicly question the authenticity of our technology."
He paused and continued, "The authorities have already arrested that bribed technical director and found Tianming Group's instructions and data-stealing equipment on him. We can use this at the summit to turn the tables on them and expose their conspiracy."
Gu Jingshen nodded and projected an evidence file onto the screen. "These are the chat records between the technical director and Tianming Group. They clearly show their agreement to steal the core code of the Photon Chip via a USB drive during the summit, which will then be 'exposed' on-site by 'experts' to frame us for 'stealing Aivda's technology.' Additionally, we've found that those so-called 'industry experts' have all received massive bribes from Tianming Group."
"They really will stop at nothing!" Wang Jingdong slammed the table in anger. "We can reveal this evidence at the summit and let the whole world see Tianming Group's true colors!"
"Not only that." A cold smile curled at the corner of Zhang Fan's mouth. "We're also going to show our true trump card at the summit. Zhou Yurou, how is the technical team's preparation?"
Zhou Yurou immediately stood up, her eyes firm. "We're ready! Our third-generation Photon Chip performs 30% better than Aivda's latest model with 40% lower energy consumption. Moreover, it's completely independent and controllable, without using any Western patented technology. We've also produced a detailed technical demonstration video, including the chip's production process, performance testing, and actual application scenarios, which is enough to prove the originality of our technology."
"There's also a complete report on the independent supply chain system," Zhou Yurou added. "From chip design and sensor R&D to core component production and final assembly, we have achieved full-chain independence and control. This report will prove to the world that without the Western supply chain, we can not only survive but thrive even better."
Zhang Fan nodded with satisfaction. "Very good. Next, we'll take a two-step approach: First, before the summit, Song Zhiwei will be responsible for using the overseas PR team to release news that 'Singularity Technology will announce a major technological breakthrough at the summit' to whet everyone's appetite. At the same time, anonymously leak some of the evidence regarding Tianming Group's bribery of the technical director to several neutral international media outlets so they can be prepared in advance."
"Second, at the summit, Zhou Yurou will first demonstrate the third-generation Photon Chip technology to respond to all doubts. Then, Old Gu will reveal the complete evidence of Tianming Group bribing the mole and stealing technology to expose their conspiracy. Finally, I will announce the 'eastern technology standard' plan, opening our Photon Chip patents to the world and inviting all countries to join our independent supply chain system, completely dismantling the Western technological blockade."
He looked at Wang Jingdong. "Lawyer Wang, you're responsible for preparing the relevant legal documents to ensure our patent-opening plan is compliant. At the same time, prepare countersuit materials against Tianming Group's defamation. Once they make a move at the summit, we can immediately initiate legal proceedings."
"Understood!" everyone responded in unison, their faces filled with fighting spirit.
After the meeting, all departments immediately sprang into action. Song Zhiwei contacted the overseas PR team to start building momentum; Zhou Yurou led Liu Ruyan and the technical team to perfect the technical demonstration video and report; Gu Jingshen organized the evidence of Tianming Group's conspiracy for the summit release; and Wang Jingdong's legal team worked overtime to draft legal documents and the patent-opening agreement.
Meanwhile, in Geneva, Switzerland, the "Bishop" of Tianming Group was still dreaming of "completely crushing Singularity." He looked at the summit schedule sent by his subordinates, which was marked with "Technical Questioning Session" and "Expert Commentary Session," and a smug smile played on his lips. "Zhang Fan, let's see how you handle this! At the summit, your technology will be proven to be plagiarized, and your company will be labeled a 'tech thief.' By then, no one will cooperate with you again, and your independent supply chain will be nothing more than a pile of unwanted scrap metal!"
He spoke to Aivda's CEO, Mark Anderson, on the other end of the phone. "Mark, on the day of the summit, you must cooperate well and take the lead in questioning their technology on-site. I've already arranged for 'experts' who will produce 'evidence' to prove their Photon Chip is a copy of yours. As long as we succeed this time, Singularity will be finished, and the Western technological monopoly will remain unshakable forever."
Mark Anderson replied with confidence, "Don't worry, Bishop. I've already prepared a detailed 'technical comparison report.' When the time comes, I'll definitely make everyone believe that Singularity's Photon Chip is plagiarized from us!"
The ultimate showdown surrounding the International Tech Summit had entered the countdown. Zhang Fan and his team, armed with independent and controllable core technology and a determination to succeed or die trying, were about to step onto the global stage to engage in a life-and-death duel with Tianming Group over technological dominance and the global tech landscape. And this time, they would let the world see that the rise of Eastern technology was unstoppable.