536: Chapter 535 The Radicals Win, High-Profile Publicity

At this moment, Mr. Ren, who was on the side, also laughed: "Minister Liu, what CEO Shen says is the truth.

We also participated in the technical research and development of some EUV modules, and the progress is indeed faster than expected.

I also agree with releasing this news.

First and foremost, it is about seizing the market, which is the most important and core objective.

Although ASML has some autonomy now, they are still targeting us...

High-end immersion DUVs still cannot enter our country, and although mid-to-low-end equipment has already lowered its prices, it still cannot compare to our Morning Star.

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However, one piece of equipment still cannot drive the price down. Right now, our immersion DUV benchmarks against their top-tier models; although the price hasn't increased, it is definitely cheaper than theirs.

More importantly, they have no export controls. We won't use various excuses to throttle their production capacity. This product will definitely sell like hotcakes in this market, just like the regular 14A."

Speaking up to this point, Minister Liu nodded thoughtfully.

These plans are indeed feasible.

"Secondly, it is about cutting off cash flow. Currently, ASML's revenue relies entirely on immersion DUVs to sustain itself.

This money not only needs to be invested in R&D, but also needs to fill the hole left by regular DUVs. After all, in a price war against us, they are losing money while we are making money.

If I seize this market back, their cash flow will be completely cut off, and their next-generation EUV R&D will definitely be slowed down."

"Finally, it is to provide cover."

When the United States sees us selling equipment on a large scale, they will only think that our new technology is nowhere to be seen. Although they will continue to target us, they won't be that crazy."

Just as Minister Liu was pondering there, Shen Fei took over the conversation:

"Besides, you can't hide it.

For a Lithography Machine as large as this, as long as it is mass-produced and shipped, the outside world will know about it sooner or later.

Instead of waiting for them to dig it up and spread rumors, it is better for us to announce it proactively and take control of the public opinion.

We just want to tell the whole world clearly: We can now manufacture advanced immersion DUV Lithography Machines.

As for whether this equipment can support Quadruple Patterning, let them go and investigate.

By the time they finish arguing and figure it out, our EUV might already be out."

Minister Liu walked back and forth in front of the observation window with his hands behind his back for quite a while; after all, this was different from the last time.

Although it was also a high-profile exhibition last year, only a year has passed for the immersion DUV...

This is too abnormal; it will definitely make the United States wary.

Although we are not afraid of a fight, if a full-scale war breaks out, it wouldn't be a good thing.

Minister Liu was truly anxious; after all... this was a difficult choice.

Finally, he sighed deeply: "Both of your perspectives are bigger than mine."

Fine, I won't make the final decision on this, and I cannot make the final decision.

After I go back, I will report it to the higher-ups.

But personally, I would like to state that I also hope this kind of thing happens, but everything is for the bigger picture.

Let's ignore the specific export control technical classification qualification review plan for now; I will give you an answer within a week.

There is only one bottom line: core technology must not leak out, and equipment exports must be fully controllable."

Minister Liu knew very well that Transsion had just been infiltrated not long ago...

Immersion DUV is not some ordinary technology; it can easily reach 14nm, allowing Samsung and TSMC to skip years of detours.

Theoretically, this kind of self-promotion situation shouldn't occur...

But Shen Fei and Mr. Ren knew that if they really stripped down this equipment and used Quadruple Patterning Technology to push the process directly to 7nm, that would be the real disaster.

After all, there is a balance of Yin and Yang; technology can be ahead, but not too far ahead, otherwise, it would really be time for a reshuffle.

"You can rest assured about this." Shen Fei nodded, "Just as they guarded against us back then, we will only guard even more strictly.

All equipment will be equipped with a remote control system, with adjustable core parameters, so there will be no technical leakage issues."

Hearing this, Minister Liu finally let go of the worries in his heart.

"Alright, you kid have ideas! Just go with your plan; I will do my best to convince the higher-ups."

... The inspection ended, and the group walked out of the laboratory. Mr. Ren sat in the car and finally said with a sense of relief:

"After holding back for so many years, it's finally our turn to play our cards."

Shen Fei smiled:

"This is just the beginning. In this game of semiconductors, the real winning move is still to come."

... It was already 6 PM when they returned to Yangcheng from the semiconductor base.

Shen Fei directly asked the driver to drive the car to the residential complex where his parents lived. Zhang Mingzhu sat beside him, holding things that Xiaobao liked to eat.

"How did the talk with the higher-ups go this afternoon? You seem to be in a very good mood."

"It's okay. A new technology has broken through, and a major direction has been set."

Shen Fei had already pulled his wife into his arms, but Zhang Mingzhu shyly glanced at the front...

Shen Fei was instantly a bit... displeased. It wasn't because of the driver, but because the confidentiality of this car was simply too poor.

Although the positioning of the Transsion S9 was much higher than the S7 and it had more of a sense of luxury, but... the high-end attributes were still not enough.

It seems the S800 still needs to be brought out quickly.

"You're such an adult, yet you have no shame."

"It's my own wife, what's there to be afraid of? Xiao Wang..."

The driver, Xiao Wang, who was sitting in the front, hurriedly shook his head. After all, the problem he was most worried about had come...

However, this driver had always been following Shen Fei, and everyone was used to it; otherwise, he wouldn't have asked this kind of question.

"Alright, stop scaring Xiao Wang.

Dad called this afternoon and said he's been waiting for us to go back for dinner tonight."

... The car drove into the residential complex, and just as it came to a stop, the unit door opened.

The one-year-old Shen Yueru was wearing a little dress and came running over with pitter-patter steps, her little legs moving very fast.

She kept shouting: "Daddy, Mommy."

Shen Fei hurried to get out of the car, and Shen Fei quickly picked up his daughter and lifted her high.

The little girl giggled, her little hands hugging her father's neck, randomly planting milky-scented kisses on his face.

"Run slower, don't fall."

Zhang Mingzhu followed behind with a helpless smile.

In the living room, Shen Guoming and Zhang Shiqing were sitting by the tea table, brewing tea.

Nowadays, Shen Guoming was thoroughly enjoying his retirement life. It must be said that handing over this big mess to his son was the most correct choice he had ever made in his life.

As for Zhang Shiqing, now as a provincial governor, the burden of Shenzhen was getting heavier and heavier, and such warm days were becoming fewer and fewer.

However, when the two old men got together, the topics they discussed always included industrial development, people's livelihood, and the economy...

After all... these were the topics they were best at.

"You're back."

Zhang Shiqing seemed to have just arrived too, and he pointed to the chair opposite.

"Sit down first, have a cup of tea to relax, the food will be ready soon."

He was truly very satisfied with this son-in-law; after all, he had more than once gained prestige through his son-in-law.

"Dad."

Zhang Mingzhu greeted him and turned to walk toward the kitchen.

"Mom, I'll come help you."

"You don't need to lift a finger, take the child and go rest, it'll be ready soon."

Zhang Ruyue said.

Watching this warm scene, Shen Guoming said again: "Old Zhang, you misjudged, didn't you? Back then, you were still worried that the two kids weren't a good match..."