69: Production Line

Seeing this battery, Zhang Shiqing widened his eyes once again.

The leaders from the Department of Science and Technology behind him were even more astonished, not knowing what to say.

175Wh/kg—what an astonishing figure; although she subconsciously wanted to refute it...

After all, this already exceeded the highest values of foreign battery technology, and as far as she knew, laboratories in Europe and America were only at this level.

After Zhang Shiqing continued to look at it for a long while, he asked a key question: "What about the raw materials? Will there be a bottleneck?"

"The raw material for graphene is graphite, and China has the largest reserves," Wang Mengyang said confidently.

"Moreover, our preparation process is exclusive, resulting in higher purity and better dispersion of the graphene."

"Then won't other companies imitate it? I see that your company hasn't applied for any patents," the leader from the Department of Science and Technology said.

After all, a breakthrough in graphene or a High-density battery was no small matter; it should have been on his desk, yet he had no impression of these two technologies.

He had almost lost face in front of the leader.

Although the person in front of him was not his direct superior, the work arrangement from the provincial level already spoke volumes.

This person clearly wouldn't remain just a Secretary of the Political and Legal Affairs Commission forever.

"Only backward technology needs patent protection; truly strong technology never needs patents. Just like what ASML said, even if you put the sample on their desk, they still wouldn't be able to build it."

The leader from the Department of Science and Technology wanted to refute again, but after glancing at Zhang Shiqing, he voluntarily closed his mouth.

The tour lasted for over two hours, and finally, they prepared a brief planning report in the conference room to let Zhang Shiqing and the others know about Transsion's layout, so they could formulate better exclusive policies.

Shen Fei stood on the stage and spoke about everything from the expansion into the Africa market to breakthroughs in self-developed technology, as well as the five-year plan, ranging from Smartphones to new energy vehicles; the entire conference room was filled with constant applause.

Especially Zhang Shiqing; the look of approval in his eyes never ceased.

At this moment, even a fool could understand that there was more to this than met the eye; besides family ties, there were likely other connections involved.

After the report ended, he asked everyone to leave, leaving only himself and Shen Fei in the conference room.

"Xiao Fei, there's no one else here, so I'll just call you that."

Shen Fei nodded silently. Not to mention his relationship with Zhang Mingzhu, even based on the relationship between the older generation, he could address him that way.

"Do you know why I came personally? Normally, I wouldn't need to come for a corporate inspection."

After saying this, he looked at Shen Fei with a smile, but Shen Fei shook his head.

"You little rascal."

Zhang Shiqing pointed at him and said with a smile: "There are no outsiders here, so stop pretending. Simply put, the matter of Transsion has already exceeded the scope of an ordinary enterprise."

At this point, Zhang Shiqing's expression became much more serious.

"What you are doing in Africa has great significance. Those technologies are not just for your company; they are also filling in the gaps for the country."

"With this system, we have the opportunity to challenge the Western tech circle. Although you haven't listed in China, your pressure is still immense."

The TOS system? Shen Fei immediately understood the meaning behind Zhang Shiqing's words in his mind.

In the future, if one had a system and their own chip foundry line, the results would indeed be different.

But it didn't seem that difficult for them to promote the system in Europe; was Uncle Zhang overthinking it again?

At this moment, Zhang Shiqing stood up, walked to the window, and looked at the manufacturing park: "China needs more companies like Transsion. Not just in low-end manufacturing; it needs to move toward the high-end. High-end is a company's calling card."

Speaking of this, he suddenly paused and walked to Shen Fei's side: "From now on, the province will fully support Transsion. If you need policies, we'll give you policies; if you need land, we'll give you land; if you need talent, we can help you recruit it. There is only one condition..."

"Please go ahead, Secretary Zhang."

"Create world-class products and turn 'Made in China' into 'Created in China'." Zhang Shiqing said this almost through gritted teeth.

His generation wanted to achieve this goal so badly; although it was difficult, they still had to strive for it.

Originally there wasn't much hope, but this financial crisis was indeed good news.

"Can you do it?"

Shen Fei stood up and promised solemnly: "I can."

"Um, Uncle Zhang, can we get some tax rebates? Our profits are actually still very thin..."

Just as Shen Fei finished speaking seriously, he became unserious again, leaning in closer to Zhang Shiqing.

Zhang Shiqing didn't say much else; instead, he laughed even more happily.

Afterward, the two chatted about other aspects, and finally, Zhang Shiqing left satisfied, indicating that he would take him to meet a few people next.

It was already 3 PM after seeing off the inspection team, and Shen Fei returned to his office filled with excitement.

But just as he sat down, the system's notification sound suddenly rang in his mind.

[Ding! Detected market share in Africa has exceeded 15%. Achievement unlocked: Overlord of Africa. Reward: Industrial Innovation Points * 5000, Black Tech Blind Box * 1. Current total points: 8000.]

Shen Fei was overjoyed; 8000 points could actually be used to redeem some good things.

He called up the system store again and browsed quickly. Solid-state battery technology was still 7000 points, but since he had the High-density battery, he passed on this.

Room-temperature superconductivity (10% off for the first time)—good stuff, but it cost 20,000 points... couldn't afford it, passed.

Primary AI algorithm package... the chips couldn't handle it, passed.

4G communication package for 5000 points, which contained about 6% of 4G communication patents; this was good stuff... so he would buy it.

Wait!

Just as Shen Fei was about to click confirm, his eyes stopped on one item.

[28nm process (Complete Set)]

[Includes: Lithography Machine, etching machine, deposition equipment, testing instrument standards... includes design blueprints for some key technologies, as well as key technical personnel. Price: 8000 points (20% off). Note: This technology is at the international advanced level of a parallel world in 2014, includes complete independent intellectual property rights, and can be put into production immediately.]

Shen Fei's breathing instantly became rapid.

28nm process; although the lowest process he had played with in his previous life was 14nm, that had to be considered in context of the time...

You have to know that it is now 2009, TSMC just announced mass production of the 40nm process, and 28nm would take another three years...

And in the mainland... they hadn't even fully mastered 90nm.

If Transsion could master the 28nm process, it wouldn't just be as simple as designing chips; he could have it all.

Chips are the cornerstone of the electronics industry; mastering advanced nodes means mastering the initiative.

An advanced chip production line is even more like a goose that lays golden eggs.

After all, this thing could not only be used for himself, but could also be used to manufacture for other domestic companies...

"Redeem."

Facing this kind of technology, Shen Fei didn't hesitate at all; to be late by even one second would be a sign of disrespect to the 28nm process.

[Redemption successful. 28nm process technology and its equipment have been temporarily stored in the system space. (Bonus reward: Quad-core processor design plan * 1, communication baseband design plan * 1). Note: The technical equipment is complex; it is recommended to use it with the cooperation of professionals.]

Shen Fei immediately entered the system space, and sure enough, a pile of equipment had already appeared inside, including those big guys he was most familiar with.

It's settled!

The road to becoming a chip overlord begins here.