84: Chapter 84 This is a technological war, and also a war for survival!

Hangzhou, Alibaba Headquarters.

Jack Ma's Office.

In front of the wide floor-to-ceiling windows, two figures stood silently, the atmosphere solemn.

A large-screen TV in the office was broadcasting the latest Hangzhou news.

"Old Lu, it seems Taobei's business has hit a bottleneck recently. Have you found a solution?" Jack Ma's voice sounded indifferent, neither hurried nor slow.

Lu Qianxi's heart tightened. After thinking for a moment, he spoke seriously.

"Recently, Shengdong has tasted success in its electronic product layout and is accelerating the introduction of various brands of home appliances and smart electronic products. Over the past two months, their order volume and sales growth have been very good!"

"Our Taobei's main layout direction is different, but with the rapid development of the Internet era in the future, this sector will definitely be a focus. Why don't we start adjusting our layout direction now?"

After speaking, Lu Qianxi observed Jack Ma's expression. Seeing the other party reveal a thoughtful look, he breathed a slight sigh of relief. Not being rejected immediately meant there was hope for this plan.

"Your idea is good!" Jack Ma nodded slowly after thinking for a while.

"Then I will proceed in that direction?" Lu Qianxi was delighted.

Jack Ma didn't say anything, just gave another slight nod.

"President Ma, I've recently seen some information online regarding the 'Fanmi Threat Theory.' It looks like praise, but in reality, someone is likely stabbing them in the back. Fanmi's probably going to have a hard time again!"

Lu Qianxi felt somewhat emotional; he had been following this company ever since their last collaboration resulted in an explosion of orders.

No one in the entire business circle was unaware of Fanmi's development speed. As a top-tier internet company, they were more sensitive to information and naturally understood these situations better.

"If domestic tech companies want to rise, they are destined to walk a path covered in thorns..." Jack Ma looked down at the bustling night view outside the window, also seeming somewhat moved.

"Then should we... suspend the development of the Pangu application side for a bit and wait for them to pull through..."

"Sometimes, you have to take the long view!" Jack Ma shook his head.

At that moment, the sound of the news broadcast on the television reached their ears. The content was exactly the news about Fanmi Technology receiving an award from the Hangzhou Planning Center.

Hearing this news, both of them involuntarily looked toward the TV.

"Model Enterprise for Technological Innovation!!"

Looking at the image of Lei Jun holding the plaque on the news, Lu Qianxi's tone carried a hint of surprise.

In an instant, he saw a lot from this news. He couldn't help but look at Jack Ma, a trace of admiration rising within him.

"You truly have foresight!"

Jack Ma smiled and waved his hand, then turned his gaze back to the scenery outside the window.

"This is a technological war!"

As a tycoon in the business world who could reach this position, he had his own unique insights into policy sensitivity and the direction in which the wheels of the era were heading.

Perhaps ordinary people would just glance at this news about Fanmi and let it pass.

At most, they would exclaim: Fanmi Technology is really awesome!

But what he saw was the direction the country had chosen and the logic behind supporting Fanmi Technology. For Huaxia's economy to achieve a true recovery, it had to complete the upgrade of high-end industries.

And among these, the development of technology was undoubtedly the top priority!

"The state has already shown its attitude, and we must also show ours..."

"Send out a notice: the development of the Pangu System application side needs to be sped up. Not just Taobei, but other projects must also keep up!"

"This is a war of technology, and it's also a war for survival!" Jack Ma's solemn voice rang out again.

"Yes!" Lu Qianxi responded in a deep voice.

Then, he turned and left.

...

Kyoto, a luxury restaurant private room.

Both Lu Qun and Piao Qianshu had smiles on their faces.

The table was covered with gourmet food and expensive red wine. The two were clinking glasses, but their eyes were both fixed on the television in the room.

"State support, Model Enterprise for Technological Innovation?" Lu Qun sneered and shook his head.

"This Fanmi Company really is capable, getting official support so quickly. Looking at that triumphant smile on Lei Jun's face, it's truly ridiculous!"

Piao Qianshu also shook his head, a hint of sharpness in his eyes.

"The higher the profile now, the faster they'll die later. Just watch, it won't be long!" Lu Qun drained the red wine in his glass.

"I've received word that Fanmi's request to Likely a semiconductor company name for customized chips was rejected. It seems Likely a semiconductor company name is under some internal pressure..."

"It won't possibly pass. Unless Fanmi is willing to give up some original shares to let Western capital in, there might be a slim chance. Otherwise, Likely a semiconductor company name will never provide Fanmi with customized chips!"

"Do you think they will give up shares?"

"They have to, even if they don't want to. Otherwise, they can only wait for death!" Lu Qun sneered again.

As an executive of Apple, he knew the true face of Western capital best.

There was never moral compassion, only naked interest!

Only those who held the power to speak were qualified to negotiate terms.

Although Fanmi's rise was fast, in the eyes of true capital, they were undoubtedly ants that could be crushed at will. Letting them jump around was just because they were too lazy to act.

As for the possibility of Fanmi's self-developed chips that Piao Qianshu mentioned earlier...

He admitted it wasn't impossible.

After all, they could even develop their own system. As long as they spent the time, self-developed chips weren't impossible.

But even if they developed their own chips, so what?

The prerequisite for using self-developed chips is having someone to manufacture them for you.

And now, ninety percent of the world's high-end manufacturing enterprises are controlled by Western countries. The remaining ten percent are at least two generations behind in manufacturing processes.

If Fanmi looks for those Huaxia enterprises with technology two generations behind to act as foundries, they would basically be returning to the time when smartphones first appeared.

A two-generation gap in processor performance cannot be made up for, no matter how much innovation there is!

"Your move is still the best!" Piao Qianshu looked at Lu Qun with some emotion.

The 'Fanmi Threat Theory' move had clearly attracted the attention of some Western giants.

With just a slight move, Fanmi was pushed into a desperate situation.

Either compromise or die!

Once they compromise, according to the nature of Western capital to maximize profits, the next step would be to cast a wide net, sell various technologies, and rapidly form a new round of technical barriers.

Fanmi would eventually be reduced to a money-making tool for Western giants.

For a company without dreams, only interests, technological innovation is a joke.

By then, Fanmi would no longer be Fanmi.

It would be a second Apple, a second Samsung... all puppets and pawns of capital!

"To capital!"

"To a unified world!"

In their view, the best explanation for the so-called 'unified world' was actually:

Let all outliers disappear!