thefictionvixens Chapter 142 Countering the Blockade
Chapter 142 Countering the Blockade
Xu Zheng originally intended to wait until the technology was fully mature and the number of lithography machines increased before making this public.
But I didn't expect the United States to be so swift.
Therefore, he had to consider leaking these things in advance.
"When do you plan to release it?"
Zhuo Cen frowned. Had the Great Xia already developed a chip comparable to that of the United States?
"We'll hold a press conference now, but the specific time will be postponed. Let's stabilize the stock price first."
Xu Zheng frowned.
At this point, we can only proceed step by step in this way.
Fortunately, holding a press conference first and then releasing the product later makes this situation relatively easy to handle.
I believe that after so many days, the research institute should have made some progress.
Let's release the samples and some test results first.
The best course of action now is to stabilize the situation first, and then make other plans.
Taking action rashly would be too hasty, lest something go wrong.
"Old Cen."
"What are you doing?"
When Zhuo Cen heard Xu Zheng call him, he couldn't help but ask in confusion.
"The United States dealt us such a blow; shouldn't they retaliate with something good?"
Xu Zheng's slightly sarcastic voice came through the phone, and Zhuo Cen immediately narrowed his eyes.
"you mean?"
"Since the United States has raised taxes, shouldn't we reciprocate?"
"Although Great Xia possesses a great deal of technology that is controlled by the United States, isn't the other side also subject to technological constraints from us?"
Xu Zheng smiled.
Heavy soil.
A metal with extremely wide applications, and the reserves of Daxia Heavy Earth are the largest in the world.
And the technology for smelting heavy clay is also the most mature.
Even the United States is far inferior to them in this respect.
Since he, Teppler, is doing this...
Then don't blame them for being ruthless.
"Heavy soil."
Zhuo Cen's eyes lit up when he heard Xu Zheng's words.
Heavy soil can be applied to many fields such as aerospace, new energy, and even the electronics industry.
It is one of the few types of minerals that are of extremely high quality.
The largest storage site for heavy earth today is the Great Xia.
It accounts for almost half of the world's reserves.
Using heavy earth as a retaliatory gift is the best course of action.
"Same as always, you issue the announcement first. Then I'll proceed to the next step."
Some things don't need much discussion; the two of them can understand each other's thoughts.
"no problem."
Xu Zheng's lips curled up; he wanted to see how the United States would handle the situation.
Even if the United States obtains the raw materials for heavy soil, does it have the smelting technology?
soon.
The Great Xia Research Institute released a message.
"Through the latest research, DaXia has now completely mastered the manufacturing technology of three-nanometer chips and has successfully developed the HuaXin-1 chip!"
"After testing, the performance of Huaxin's chips is fully comparable to that of chips developed and produced by EUV!"
This news caused a huge uproar as soon as it was released.
The international media was in an uproar.
"Really?"
"Hasn't Great Xia's research in the field of lithography machines always lagged behind that of the United States?"
"Yes, of all people, Great Xia has managed to overtake us by taking a shortcut and researching these things!"
"fart!"
Beautiful Country.
Upon seeing the statement, Teppler burst out laughing.
It's important to know that the United States has invested countless hours, time, and money in the field of lithography machines.
Decades of research.
How could the Great Xia possibly catch up with it so easily?
After the mockery.
Teppler fell into deep thought.
Based on his understanding of Da Xia, the other party never did anything without being certain, and this statement was no exception.
Although he thought it was most likely a bluff, he still had to be on guard.
Not only that.
Following the release of this statement by the DaXia Research Institute, another piece of news was released immediately.
"Due to a severe shortage of heavy earth reserves, the Great Xia Kingdom has temporarily suspended the export of heavy earth!"
Just this one sentence.
This made Teppler's face turn as black as the bottom of a pot.
How could he not see that the other party did it on purpose?
Isn't the goal simply to get him to restore the tariffs to their previous level?
"Giving up now would mean all our previous efforts were wasted."
"But the importance of heavy soil is self-evident."
In a short time.
Two voices were constantly battling in Terpler's mind, leaving him in a state of turmoil.
Finally, Teppler gritted his teeth.
The decision was made to maintain the high tariffs.
after all.
While the heavy earth is important, it is not as important as sanctioning the Great Xia.
As long as they can successfully maintain their hegemonic position, these things can be postponed.
ASML headquarters.
When its CEO saw the two messages released by DaXia, he couldn't help but feel conflicted.
The character of the Da Xia people.
He is very clear.
Once something is said, it's basically a done deal.
Just like those three-nanometer chips.
Since Daxia has said these things, it must have developed the corresponding lithography machine technology.
Today, their company is still the world's leading company in the field of lithography machines.
Even the Great Xia has to import lithography machines from them.
Even the Great Xia has to import lithography machines from them.
but.
Just now, DaXia released a statement saying that it has developed the corresponding chip technology.
This made him wary.
As their company's largest customer, he originally did not want to impose sanctions on Great Xia, but the United States was too powerful.
"CEO, should we continue the lockdown?"
Even ASML's CFO couldn't help but speak up.
If what Da Xia said is true.
Their actions were nothing short of a wildfire party.
One wrong move and you could be burned to ashes.
another.
Daxia is their company's largest seller, so if they rashly continue to block it...
I'm afraid...
We will forever lose Daxia as our biggest source of customers.
"Don't rush, let's see what the United States does next."
Upon hearing this, the CEO frowned slightly.
The blockade is now in effect, and although they haven't made any significant statements, they are still ultimately on the side of the United States.
If even they know this news, then the United States must know it too.
And the next moment.
Then Teppler called.
I answered the phone and listened.
It was still Terpler's condescending voice, tinged with a hint of anger.
"Continuing the blockade is just a bluff by Great Xia!"
"EUV systems, vacuum chambers, lenses—aren't these things things we've been researching for decades?"
"Da Xia's one-sided account is absolutely unreliable!"
As Töppler's voice grew increasingly angry, the ASML CEO's expression changed from one of initial worry.
I relaxed a little.
The more Terpler was angry, the more it proved that he was afraid of Great Xia.
He was afraid that the news released by Daxia was true, so Tepler used anger to replace his inner panic and helplessness.