Return to 78: Why are all the Americans panicking about doing scientific research?

Professor Ni volunteered.

As long as Lin Kaifeng makes the decision, he will personally lead a group of people to the United States to try to contact a number of photoresist manufacturers in the United States.

Even if it means spending a little more on shipping costs, we must ensure the normal production of the group.

Lin Kaifeng remained silent, tapping the table with his fingers lightly and rhythmically.

Lu Changshun said uneasily: "Kaifeng, we can't hesitate any longer. Even if we spend money on shipping, we must not let the Japanese get away with it. Once they get what they want, they will definitely go even further."

Niu Yonggui continued, "In addition to seeking photoresist supplies from Europe and the United States, we can also contact domestic companies. There are problems with the quality and output of domestic photoresists, but being able to produce is better than having none at all."

Everyone brainstormed and came up with a lot of solutions.

While looking for new photoresist suppliers overseas, we also contacted domestic photoresist manufacturers.

We need to get through this hurdle first, and then slowly think of ways to completely solve the problem of the supply bottleneck of photoresist.

After a while.

Lin Kaifeng asked back: "Comrades, I am not the one pouring cold water on you all. Aren't the only companies that are jealous of our voices the island countries?"

As soon as these words were spoken, all the expressions on everyone's faces disappeared, and were replaced by a sense of solemnity.

Lin Kaifeng said: "The group has achieved brilliant results in the field of home appliances, defeating the island's home appliance companies. Now, we have exerted our creativity to develop domestic Longguang microcomputers and make great strides into the personal computer market."

"If the island country has advantages over other regions in the production of photoresist, then in the computer industry, the United States is the world's largest R&D and production country. Longguang motherboards are gradually forming an export scale. Put yourself in their shoes and think about other American companies that are capable of producing motherboards. Will they hate us to the bone?"

“Will they try every possible means to drive us out of this market?”

"If one day our Longguang computers are exported overseas, will other companies still be able to sit still? There is a saying that is unpleasant to hear but extremely true: to cut off someone's financial resources is like killing his parents."

As soon as the words were spoken, everyone let out exclamations of surprise.

The news that the island country's companies maliciously raised the price of photoresist will soon spread widely.

Once the specific details are known, will photoresist companies from various countries supply photoresist to Lin Kaifeng at normal prices?

Lin Kaifeng said: "If we can think of something, how can other companies not think of it?"

Xie Wenyuan said with deep conviction: "Many people know that we have a lot of grievances with the island countries. We would rather cut off the supply of photoresist than bow to the island countries. Seeking photolithography machines from other regions has become one of our few options."

"Enterprises in these regions that are capable of producing photoresists will certainly be prepared to follow the example of the island countries in raising prices."

Lin Kaifeng nodded and said, "This is the cruelty of the business world. When a large company is in trouble, other companies generally do not lend a helping hand, but take advantage of your illness to kill you and take a piece of your flesh."

Lu Changshun frowned and said, "If this is true, what should we do?"

"What to do? Do it yourself."

Lin Kaifeng said loudly: "Since we founded our country, we have understood a truth: if we rely on others, the sky will collapse and if we rely on others, the earth will collapse. We can't rely on anyone else. The only one we can rely on is ourselves."

"Looking back to the past, the Soviet Union and we were brothers and sisters, and our relationship was as good as a family, but we could turn against each other at any time. The United States reconciled with us on the surface, established diplomatic relations with us, and showed goodwill to us, but in fact, the United States did not relax its guard at all."

"If the United States really wants to work with us to develop together, why would it restrict the import of our high-end precision machine tools? They claim to be the most ethical people in the world, but taking advantage of others' misfortunes is their ethics?"

Lin Kaifeng spat on the ground rudely.

"As I said before, you can't rely on anyone but yourself."

"Now I announce that the chemical company under the group is officially established today. In addition to solving the photoresist problem for the group, the chemical company will also be responsible for solving all material problems related to chip production."

"Comrades, giving up illusions and finding your own way out is the only reliable solution."

Lin Kaifeng emphasized his tone.

"But... I'm afraid it won't be enough time."

Xie Wenyuan said with a worried look: "The stock of photoresist can only last for one month. If we contact domestic companies that are capable of producing photoresist and choose inferior photoresist, it can only last for half a month at most."

"Establishing a chemical company means starting all over again. Not to mention how long the research will take, without a sufficient number of lithography machines, the equipment will be paralyzed and the output will be zero."

Self-reliance has always been the tradition of Longguo, and no one objects to Lin Kaifeng's independent research and development of photoresist.

But let's stick to the facts.

The question now is not whether to establish a chemical company, but how to obtain enough photoresist.

The island countries' photoresist companies account for 70% of the global supply.

If the supply of photoresist stops, not only the lithography machines will have to stop operating.

The state-owned wafer factory that was just merged into the Northern Machinery Group by Lin Kaifeng will also be shut down.

"I have an idea."

As he spoke, Lu Changshun showed a look of joy.

Everyone looked at Lu Changshun, and Lin Kaifeng said, "Uncle San, what do you think?"

"The Japanese are trying to strangle us, but we can also strangle them. The island country is blackmailing us by offering a price. We can report this to the higher authorities and seek help from the relevant departments."

"Kaifeng, you have a close personal relationship with the old leader. You should report to the old leader and ask him to reduce the amount of rare earths we export to the island country."

"good idea!"

Niu Yonggui leaned on his thighs and laughed, "Old Lu, this is a really great idea. The island countries have their strengths, and we also have our advantages."

Others may not understand the importance of rare earths, but Niu Yonggui understands it very well.

do not forget.

The predecessor of Northern Machinery Group was the county machinery factory, which was engaged in mechanical processing and manufacturing.

Rare earths can not only be used in machinery manufacturing and steel metallurgy.

It can also produce various electronic components.

The island country imports a large amount of rare earth resources from the Dragon Country every year.

Rare earths are also one of the few resources in Longguo that can generate a large amount of foreign exchange.

With the Northern Machinery Group's entry into the semiconductor industry, people's understanding of rare earths has taken a step further.

Rare earths can also be used in semiconductor materials.

"Reversely threatening the island countries is indeed a method, but it is our last resort."

Lin Kaifeng said calmly: "Just like photoresist, my country is not the only exporter of rare earths. There are more than one or two countries in the world that have rare earth resources. We can think of seeking photoresist from other countries, and the island countries can also think of buying rare earths from other countries."

"Don't play this card until it's absolutely necessary."