Chapter 526 Better to Just Find a Big Shot (Bug Fix): What You Can't See Is the Real Wool

Zhang Rujing, a factory construction expert, naturally focused on people when he echoed Mr. Wang's point: "When we first started our factory in Hong Kong, the biggest headache was that Hong Kong didn't have enough engineers. We had to bring in a large number of engineers from Taiwan and the mainland, which increased operating costs and also failed to solve the local employment problem in Hong Kong."

Chiang Shang-yi immediately picked up where he left off, emphasizing, "Changing it to a microelectronics center would be different. The operating model of the microelectronics center dictates that every project launched here is a fantastic learning opportunity, and it will inevitably actively train local talent. It will create hundreds or even thousands of high-end technical jobs for Hong Kong and drive the development of upstream and downstream industries such as semiconductor equipment, materials, and testing."

Wang Xiao once again concluded definitively: "It perfectly aligns with Hong Kong's strategy of new industrialization and its ambition to develop the microelectronics industry. This will be a key step for Hong Kong to set a benchmark in the semiconductor manufacturing field."

The three of them talked non-stop, bombarding the audience with their claims about the comprehensive driving effect of Hong Kong's technology industry, talent, and economy, making the microelectronics center project sound incredibly promising.

Professor Sun initially adopted a strategy of remaining steadfast regardless of external pressures.

However, as the three men's attacks intensified and became increasingly cunning, he eventually couldn't withstand them any longer and was forced to state: This is indeed a good project worth considering, and Hong Kong should become the Geneva of technology capable of planning the semiconductor blueprint for the next ten years.

"And then what?" Wang Xiao immediately pushed forward the process, "When will this project be implemented?"

Professor Sun was stunned; he wondered if he had misheard.

Why did it feel like this Mr. Wang had just mentioned the Microelectronics Center a second ago, and the next second, the Microelectronics Center was about to be officially opened?

Good heavens! Did she think this was some small roadside restaurant adding a new dish? The owner, who was also the head chef, came up with the idea and started making it, and then it was added to the menu?

Even if it's a larger restaurant, adding new products still requires a review and approval process.

He felt he couldn't explain clearly, so he could only say dryly, "This isn't a small project. Since the Microelectronics Centre needs support from all sides, in addition to our Innovation, Technology and Industry Bureau, the project also needs the approval of the Science Parks Corporation. Next, it needs to go through the relevant Legislative Council committees to ensure that the relevant members understand and recognize the strategic value of the project, which is crucial for the smooth approval of the subsequent government budget. And then..."

Wang Xiao had lost patience to listen any longer; she hated going through procedures more than anything else in her life.

Or, to put it bluntly, no businessman in the world likes to wait for approval processes.

So she let it go in one ear and out the other, and only after the other person had finished rambling on about the whole process did she ask, "Is there a faster way? What I mean is, if we change the chip factory into a microelectronics center, the subsequent construction procedures will also need to be adjusted. The construction site can't wait; every day of delay is just wasting money."

Professor Sun wanted to emphasize that what he described was already the fastest way. Someone who didn't know the right connections would have been going around in circles for who knows how long.

But with Mr. Wang staring intently at him, he could only say dryly, "If we want it to go faster, the only way is to get the support of the higher-ups. If the Chief Executive or the Financial Secretary approves, it will greatly advance the project."

Got it. It means the big boss has given his approval, and the subsequent procedures can be completed the fastest.

Wang Xiao nodded: "I understand."

Then her next question was like a bombshell: "Can you help me arrange a meeting with the Chief Executive? Or rather, how should I arrange it?"

In an instant, everyone in the office was stunned.

The heating system seemed to have forgotten to make a sound, leaving only the coffee that the secretary had just refilled for them, stubbornly emitting a faint, bitter aroma.

Zhang Rujing and Chiang Shangyi both gasped in shock. It wasn't that the Chief Executive was some hidden figure in the inner palace, but rather that a natural divide exists between the political and business worlds.

For example, Morris Chang, chairman of TSMC, is already a leader in Taiwan's business community, but he wouldn't immediately ask to meet with the leaders of the Taiwanese government.

When he communicates with the government, he also liaises with the head of a specialized government agency.

However, considering that Ms. Wang's fiancé is the Deputy Prime Minister of Russia, she herself is the image advisor to the President of the Kremlin, and she is also a member of the CPPCC of Jiangdong Province, it is said that she can enter and exit the provincial government compound as if it were her own home. When she and her fiancé watched the Spring Festival Gala in Beijing, they were accompanied by people who are recognized as the next leaders of China.

Given this lifestyle, it seems only natural that she would directly request a meeting with the Chief Executive of Hong Kong.

After his initial shock subsided, Professor Sun nodded: "I will apply, but the Chief Executive is extremely busy, and I don't know when he will be able to schedule time. Besides..."

He paused for a moment before continuing, "My personal suggestion is that you should have a chat with Chairman Tin before meeting the Chief Executive."

Who is Chairman Tian? Tian Changlin, Chairman of the Innovation and Technology Committee.

He is an internationally renowned scientist, the former president of the University of California, Berkeley, and a special advisor to the Chief Executive, responsible for developing a blueprint for innovation and technology development in Hong Kong.

"If you could get Chairman Tian's support, the results would be even better."

Zhang Rujing and Chiang Shangyi both agreed with this suggestion.

In fact, the biggest problem in communication between academia and the government is that it is difficult for them to understand each other.

What academics believe will shock the recipient when spoken, often leaves government officials with no reaction because they don't understand it.

A knowledgeable official is crucial for project progress because they can assess a project's feasibility from both a technical and global perspective.

Chairman Tien Chang-lin is such a bridge connecting the government with academia and industry.

Wang Xiao thanked Professor Sun with a beaming smile: "Thank you so much, thank you for your guidance."

Professor Sun waved his hand: "You're too kind. This is what we should do. We also hope that more high-tech projects will be established in Hong Kong."

He gave a wry smile and said, “You made a very good point earlier. Physics PhDs in Hong Kong can indeed give up physics analysis and switch to financial analysis, just like many financial analysts on Wall Street. But science and engineering PhDs in Hong Kong cannot simply switch to finance.”

If that's the case, why didn't they study finance from the beginning? They chose STEM fields because they hoped to make a name for themselves in those fields.

It is the Hong Kong government's fault that Hong Kong has not provided them with such a platform.

To meet Chairman Tien Chang-lin, there was really no need for Professor Sun to act as an intermediary, because Zhang Rujing himself was already acquainted with Chairman Tien.

The latter is considered the former's superior.

When Zhang Rujing was studying in the United States, Tian Changlin was already working at Berkeley. He provided Zhang Rujing with a lot of guidance and help in his studies.

At the beginning of this year, Dr. Zhang decided to build a chip factory in Hong Kong, thanks in part to Professor Tian's help in facilitating the process.

However, Dr. Zhang feels a little ashamed to meet people now, since he has decided to give up the Hong Kong chip factory.

However, he quickly consoled himself, saying that compared to a chip factory with no competitive advantage that could be easily defeated by Taiwan and Singapore, an international microelectronics R&D center would obviously be better able to leverage Hong Kong's strengths and could even help Hong Kong overtake others in the semiconductor industry.

After he finished mentally preparing himself, he was able to smile and praise Wang Xiao: "Boss Wang, you are the one who kept your composure and didn't just dump the Hong Kong government and pay out of your own pocket."

Good heavens! Dr. Zhang really knows all too well how incredibly wealthy and powerful Boss Wang is.

So when he was talking to Dr. Sun just now, he was particularly afraid that she would get impatient and say directly: "Alright, alright, you just don't want to pay for this, right? I'll pay for it myself, okay?"

You can't say that, because it's not practically possible. The difference between the government paying out money and the government not paying out money is enormous.

So throughout the entire conversation, he was on tenterhooks, always prepared to rush in and put out the fire like a firefighter.

Fortunately, Mr. Wang was quite accommodating and kept his temper in check. Several times he felt she was about to explode, but she managed to suppress it.

Wang Xiao wasn't particularly happy about the praise from the big boss; instead, he was puzzled: "Why should I pay for this? It's not like I caused this mess."

Well, in an instant, Chiang Shang-yi, who had been cheerfully acting like an outsider, felt his scalp tingle.

Yes, it was TSMC that ultimately decided to stop manufacturing chips in Hong Kong, and naturally, it was TSMC that caused the mess.

He was mentally prepared to be scolded again.

However, Mr. Wang changed his tone and directly targeted the Hong Kong government with his complaints: "I'm working for the Hong Kong government. This is something the Hong Kong government should be doing. I haven't even asked them for payment for the work I'm doing."

In 1996, when she was campaigning for the Russian president, she received a monthly salary of $10,000.

Besides, Hong Kong, humph! The reason why international short sellers collectively withdrew during the 1997 financial crisis by the beginning of 1998 was because at the end of 1997, Hong Kong shorted the US stock market, causing market panic. The short sellers were so busy rushing back to save their home base that they couldn't care less about Hong Kong.

For this one battle alone, no amount of honor or reward from the Hong Kong government would be excessive.

But what can you do when she's such a low-key person? She accomplishes her task and then disappears without a trace, keeping her achievements hidden. The past is the past; the Hong Kong government doesn't need to know about her past accomplishments. It's enough that they know she's still working tirelessly for them.

Zhang Rujing and Jiang Shangyi were unaware that she had shorted US stocks, indirectly saving the Hong Kong dollar. They simply laughed along with her words: "Indeed, Mr. Wang, you deserve the credit for the successful construction of the microelectronics center."

Thanks to Zhang Rujing's relationship with Chairman Tian, ​​they didn't even have to wait until the next day; they met Chairman Tian that very evening.

See, relationships are important, incredibly important. They can save you a lot of time and energy, and both wasting time and energy mean missing opportunities.

The greatest victory is being able to get close to your target in the shortest amount of time.

However, this also presents a risk: Wang Xiao will not have time to gather more information to understand her target.

Because this was in 1999, the information available through search engines was extremely limited. If you wanted to learn more, you would need time and resources.

In such a short time, Zhang Rujing, who was familiar with Chairman Tian, ​​could not make a stranger understand what kind of person Professor Tian Changlin was in just a few words.

After much thought, he decided to use facts to reason: "Professor Tian's philosophy is diversity, believing that a university should be a world without regions, national borders, or discrimination."

If his words sound vague, then the data he presented was truly astonishing.

During Professor Tian's tenure as president, 39% of UC Berkeley's students were white, 31% were Asian, and 30% were of other ethnicities.

Just think how shocking this data is.

Professor Tian paid a heavy price for this. He was threatened with assassination time and again—not just verbal threats, but real attacks.

The most dangerous time was when the assassin, gun in hand, had already stormed into his bedroom.

Wang Xiao was shocked and couldn't help but exclaim, "Chairman Tian's life is truly legendary!"

Zhang Rujing laughed, filled with emotion: "This is what it's like to hit a ceiling. An invisible glass ceiling, you keep hitting it, and you're bound to get hurt."

After he finished speaking, Chiang Shang-yi fell silent for a moment.

The glass ceiling has always existed, in the education sector and in the business sector as well.

Especially in engineering and research companies, there are a large number of Asian employees at the grassroots level, but when they are promoted to manager, the proportion of Asians drops sharply, and it is even more difficult to become the top leader.

You have to be exceptionally outstanding, several times more outstanding than others, before you even have a chance to reach that position.

In that instant, the two felt even closer to Professor Tian. To outsiders, they were both lucky, every step they took going so smoothly.

Only they themselves know just how difficult and challenging their situation truly is.

What do you think of Mr. Wang's sighs and lamentations?

To be honest, her cold heart felt absolutely nothing.

Because she is a woman, and women in the workplace don't have it any easier than ethnic minorities. In some ways, it's even harder.

For example, right now, she has to figure out how to persuade Professor Tien Chang-Lin to support the establishment of a microelectronics center in Hong Kong.

It is obvious that chip factories are more likely to see results than microelectronics centers, especially in the short term.

Once a chip factory is built, the machines are in place, and the debugging is completed, it can be put into production quickly.

But the establishment of the microelectronics center is just the beginning. Hanging up a sign doesn't mean that talent will flock to it, nor does it mean that manufacturers of all sizes will actually come seeking cooperation with their projects.

After much thought, Wang Xiao felt that the only point that could impress Professor Tian was diversity.

Hong Kong belongs to both China and the world; it operates under both socialist sovereignty and a capitalist system; it is both a reunification and a unique entity.

It represents a kind of chaos based on ambiguity, overlap, and dynamic equilibrium.

Only through such diversity can excellence emerge in this new era.

Having prepared his speech, Mr. Wang went to dinner with great enthusiasm.

That's right, they went there tonight just to freeload.

Being able to get this meal is proof of their exceptionally good luck.

Although Professor Tian accepted the Chief Executive's invitation to become the Chairman of the Hong Kong Innovation and Technology Commission last March, he returned to the United States just six months later due to health reasons, primarily to engage in academic activities. This year, he also became a member of the National Endowment for Science's Board of Governors and a Presidential Science Advisor, naturally residing in the United States.

How can you say they weren't lucky to be able to come to Hong Kong and run into Wang Xiao and his group?

Of course, this is all thanks to Professor Sun.

If he hadn't reminded him, Zhang Rujing wouldn't have known that Professor Tian Changlin had returned to Hong Kong.

Overwhelmed with gratitude, Professor Sun waved his hand repeatedly, saying, "It's what I should do."

However, he wanted to be upfront about the unpleasant aspects, saying, "I have great respect for Chairman Tian, ​​but I haven't had much contact with him, so you'll have to figure out how to persuade him to support your proposal yourselves."

This means that I am just a middleman and I am not with you.

Zhang Rujing quickly emphasized, "Then you must put in a good word for me, Professor Sun. No one knows Hong Kong better than you."

But in reality, when they arrived at the restaurant of the hotel where Chairman Tian was staying, everyone sat down at the table together. Not to mention Professor Sun, even the usually eloquent Boss Wang didn't get a chance to speak.

During the meal, Chairman Tian, ​​Zhang Rujing, and Chiang Shangyi reminisced about their time studying and working in the United States. The three then discussed the development of semiconductors and the current direction of world science.

They even talked about cloned sheep, the Human Genome Project, the internet boom, and artificial intelligence—their imaginations ran wild and covered everything.

Of course, Chairman Tian was a very gentle host. When he heard that Wang Xiao was from the mainland, he asked her about Wuhan. He himself was originally from Huangpi, Wuhan, but was born in Hankou.

In short, he did not neglect any of the guests at the table.

Wang Xiao really wasn't interested in talking to him about the local customs and culture of Wuhan. She could chat with someone all day long, any other time or place would be fine.

But not now; her only focus now is Hong Kong's microelectronics centre.

After finally finishing his meal, Mr. Wang had no idea what he had actually put in his mouth; he felt that the food had no taste.

Thankfully, by this point, Chairman Tian, ​​having finished his idle chatter, finally got to the point: "Building a microelectronics center in Hong Kong?"

Zhang Rujing immediately submitted the proposal: "After repeated consideration, we unanimously believe that Hong Kong is more suitable to be a microelectronics center."

Chairman Tian smiled as he opened the proposal, then looked up at Chiang Shang-yi: "Does TSMC also think Hong Kong is a good fit?"

Chiang Shang-yi wanted to think to himself that before coming to Hong Kong, not only TSMC, but even he himself didn't know about the Hong Kong Microelectronics Center project.

Moreover, so far, he only called Chairman Zhang last night to report the initial concept of the microelectronics center, which can be summarized in a simple term—Oriental IMEC.

Chairman Zhang's lack of objection is indeed equivalent to TSMC believing that Hong Kong is suitable.

He nodded: "Nowhere is more suitable than Hong Kong."

Taiwan is also not an option; ideology is a major problem.

Only Hong Kong, with its unique position, can break through ideological barriers. Here, no one needs to worry about making politically correct mistakes when conducting research and development.

Zhang Rujing added from the side: "Hong Kong's geographical conditions determine that it lacks space for manufacturing and has a very serious problem of high costs. Focusing on the highest value-added R&D is the most suitable for Hong Kong and can get the support of everyone from top to bottom."

Who is this "above"? He didn't say, but everyone knew it was the central government.

Currently, the mainland's semiconductor and related technologies are underdeveloped. Establishing an Eastern IMEC in Hong Kong would mean gaining access to a technology gateway that is aligned with the highest international standards and is easier to integrate politically and culturally.

With top-level support, or at least no opposition, the Hong Kong project will proceed more smoothly.

Although TSMC, where Chiang Shang-yi works, has not had any plans to expand into mainland China in recent years, he himself acknowledges that the potential support from the mainland government is a major positive development for Hong Kong's microelectronics center.

Professor Tian reviewed the proposal extremely quickly, flipping through it almost from beginning to end. He only asked one question in the middle: "Mr. Jiang, is TSMC planning to cooperate with the Hong Kong Microelectronics Centre?"

Chiang Shang-yi nodded: "We will be among the first companies to cooperate."

Wang Xiao smiled and said, "I propose that Mr. Morris Chang join the board of directors of the Microelectronics Center."

Professor Tian smiled and said, "Actually, I think Chairman Zhang is capable of taking on a major role, and Mr. Jiang, you are also very suitable."

Hong Kong winters aren't particularly cold, and the house was warm and cozy, but Chiang Shang-yi still couldn't help but break out in a cold sweat.

Are you kidding me? TSMC's top executive came to Hong Kong to head the microelectronics center. What will Taiwan think of that?

TSMC is based in Taiwan!

Jiang Shangyi quickly smiled wryly and begged for mercy: "This really can't be done. Neither Chairman Zhang nor I have been able to devote our energy to doing a good job at the Microelectronics Center."

He backed down, saying, "If the center needs us, we can act as consultants."

But Mr. Wang had more requirements: "You can't just be nominal consultants; you need to come and provide guidance, give lectures, and lead everyone forward."

Professor Sun seized the opportunity to smile and chime in: "Hong Kong is also looking forward to leaders from top-tier companies coming to guide our young people and give them direction."

The two men, working in tandem, put him in a difficult position. What could Chiang Shang-yi say? He could only thank Mr. Wang for being so accommodating and helping him out of the predicament, by not insisting that the head of TSMC had to take on this major responsibility.

He nodded repeatedly: "Absolutely, absolutely. It is our honor to have the opportunity to communicate with elites from all over the world. It is also a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for us."

He remarked with emotion, "The semiconductor industry in Asia has developed very rapidly, but it has always been somewhat fragmented, lacking a platform for mutual exchange. In the future, with the establishment of the microelectronics center, we will have our own platform to strengthen connections."

Tang Yicheng is having a lucky day; he got to come along and freeload a meal.

He chuckled inwardly as he listened. The semiconductor industry in Asia, whether it was Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, or Singapore, was actually initially developed with American technology.

This means that they all depend on the United States for their livelihood, and they are definitely in competition with each other. Everyone wants to gain the favor of the United States, so why would they take the initiative to sit down together and have a mutually beneficial relationship?

Well, from this perspective, Hong Kong is indeed the most suitable.

Because Hong Kong lacks the conditions to build a good chip factory, it cannot compete with Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, and Singapore. Even the nascent semiconductor manufacturing industry in mainland China can easily crush it.

It poses no threat, which is why it is the most reliable.

The more Tang Yicheng thought about it, the more interesting it seemed, and the more he felt that his boss was right and that the Hong Kong government was in the wrong.

The Hong Kong government should have thought of taking the lead in establishing this microelectronics center much earlier, but it remained unmoved and didn't even react at all, so its boss had to step forward.

While Tang was lost in thought, Professor Tian suddenly spoke up: "This proposal is very interesting. The Hong Kong Microelectronics Centre is excellent."

He was nodding as he spoke, clearly quite satisfied.

His quick decision caught everyone off guard, and even Professor Sun couldn't help but remind him—Chairman Tian, ​​don't forget that Hong Kong and its surrounding areas lack a supporting upstream and downstream semiconductor industrial system.

But with Boss Wang and the others present, saying this now would be quite offensive.

So Professor Sun could only swallow his words when they reached his lips.

What he didn't know, or more specifically, was that Chairman Tian's quick nod actually reflected considerations about the industrial system.

In recent years, he has returned to China to conduct research and give lectures, visiting many provinces and cities, including some relatively economically developed regions.

Then he discovered a problem: some provinces and cities were blindly pursuing high technology. They even started enthusiastically developing nano-water before they understood what nanotechnology was.

This is actually a rather dangerous trend, because high technology is not technology that has immediate market potential. Blindly launching projects will only waste resources and manpower.

Instead of that, it would be better to move the center to a different location, allowing research to take place in a more suitable area, which would then drive the development of the surrounding manufacturing industry.

As for the lack of a supporting industrial system in the Pearl River Delta region, he also believes it is not a major problem.

Doing semiconductor research and development doesn't mean that you have to have all the conditions ready before you can start.

On the contrary, by then it will be too late.

Berkeley has always been a hub for incubating technology companies, and through his exposure to it, he had long understood that capital is exceptionally perceptive.

For promising research projects, as soon as they show any signs of success, capital will immediately be drawn to invest.

So what if the Pearl River Delta currently lacks supporting enterprises? Its transportation, water and electricity, and other infrastructure are already in place.

As long as there is market demand, the corresponding companies will naturally emerge quickly.

Chairman Tian nodded again: "This proposal is very interesting. We can talk about it more and discuss it properly."

The discussion went on until late at night.

Later, it was Zhang Rujing who was worried about Tian Changlin's health and insisted that he rest, which forcibly interrupted the discussion.

When Wang Xiao walked out the door, he felt like his legs had turned into noodles.

No, no, she needs to go back to sleep right away.

Hehehe, who told her she hadn't finished her master's degree before she transmigrated? What graduate student in the world isn't afraid of professors?

Before, at the dinner table, Professor Tian only asked her about the local customs and culture of Wuhan and discussed Wuhan snacks with her—why did she feel dizzy at that time? Did she not cherish that wonderful time?

Do you only feel happy when your boss asks you technical questions? It makes you seem like you know everything.

Seeing her embarrassed and droopy face, Zhang Rujing tried his best to suppress his laughter.

Of course! Who in the world isn't afraid of a teacher?

Jiang Shangyi stared at Wang Xiao's retreating figure, lost in thought.

Only after he and Zhang Rujing got into a car alone did he sigh softly: "I didn't expect Boss Wang to be so understanding."

Before coming to Hong Kong, he regarded Wang Xiao as a fearsome figure, and Chairman Zhang also hinted that he should be prepared for TSMC to be bitten.

Unexpectedly, after she vented her anger, the matter was treated as if it were a closed chapter. She stopped pursuing the matter and instead tried to work with TSMC to resolve the issue.

Before dinner tonight, he speculated that she was planning to use TSMC as a stepping stone to showcase her fledgling semiconductor business.

As a result, when everyone was discussing the structure of the microelectronics center, Boss Wang strongly recommended Tian Changlin as the person in charge, on the grounds that there was no more suitable candidate than him.

It is only natural for the principal to oversee the research and development work.

In this way, the microelectronics center does appear to be fair, and its future operations will not favor Wuzhou Semiconductor.

So why is she so generous in letting TSMC go and focusing on promoting the Hong Kong Microelectronics Centre? Is it simply to promote the development of the semiconductor industry in Asia?

For someone her age to have such a magnanimous heart, Vice President Jiang can only say: I admire her!

Zhang Rujing was known for his keen observation skills, and Jiang Shangyi didn't hide his expression either, so the former easily understood the latter's unspoken meaning and couldn't help but laugh out loud: "Although Boss Wang has a bad temper, she's still very reasonable when she's being reasonable. Having such a microelectronics center is good for all of us, including her, of course. With TSMC around, everyone can trust the capabilities of the microelectronics center."

Upon hearing this, Chiang Shang-yi felt that he had finally made sense of his own logic.

Indeed, TSMC played an endorsement role at the Hong Kong Microelectronics Centre.

Ironically, this effect does not harm TSMC at all, and it will also benefit from the subsequent development of the Microelectronics Center.

Vice President Jiang laughed out loud: "As expected, the big bosses who can run a business well are all reasonable people."

Zhang Rujing smiled but remained silent.

What he didn't make clear was that TSMC's endorsement was not just an endorsement of the Microelectronics Center's technological capabilities, but more importantly, a political endorsement.

Without TSMC's involvement, the presence of Soviet scientists at the Hong Kong Microelectronics Centre would have been incredibly conspicuous. Coupled with the mainland's background, the Microelectronics Centre would undoubtedly have been inherently associated with the Soviet Union.

This is a very sensitive issue, less than a decade after the end of the Cold War, and is quite detrimental to the microelectronics center's ability to attract talent from around the world.

Only with TSMC present can a balancing effect be achieved, implying to everyone that Hong Kong's microelectronics center is apolitical and primarily driven by purely academic research projects.

Therefore, TSMC really shouldn't underestimate itself.

Bringing TSMC in is crucial for the Microelectronics Center.

As for what benefits Mr. Wang can gain from this? There are too many to count.

Leaving aside other subsequent, hidden, long-term developments, the simplest point is that she has a place to sell her lithography machines and magnetorheological polishing equipment.

As we all know, good technology doesn't guarantee good sales; market acceptance is a major issue.

The laser typesetting technology developed by Peking University was a major breakthrough in the field of Chinese information processing, directly breaking the foreign technology monopoly.

However, when it was first introduced, the industry had low acceptance of the new technology and limited promotion channels, and Peking University Laser Typesetting faced a marketization dilemma.

When Professor Tien Chang-lin learned about it, he joined Professor Lee Tsung-dao and others to attend related promotional events, using their influence to enhance the industry's recognition of laser typesetting.

Now, the Hong Kong Microelectronics Centre has become such a platform.

Once Wuzhou's immersion lithography machine and dual worktable are completed, they can be showcased to the world at the Hong Kong Microelectronics Centre, gaining recognition from top scientists and leading semiconductor companies worldwide.

This will allow it to reach its peak from the outset, directly placing it among the mainstream of the world's semiconductor equipment manufacturing.

In another car, Mr. Wang watched Hong Kong's dazzling nightlife with great interest, reaching out to grab a handful of air.

The biggest exploitation is when you don't even realize you're being exploited.

The wool that you can see in the open is not real wool.

Now that Professor Tian has his technical endorsement, the next step is to meet with the Chief Executive.

Sigh, I wonder if Professor Sun will be able to successfully connect us.

If that doesn't work, should she ask Secretary Fang for help, or go directly to Ivan?

All relationships are just relationships; only those that are useful are good relationships.

To achieve your goal, it's right to build any relationship, no matter which one you choose.

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Note: Information sourced online. In 1999, Deng Zhonghan, a disciple of Tian Changlin, was invited by the state to return to China to start his own business, establishing Vimicro Electronics Co., Ltd. and launching the "Starlight China Chip Project." At the time, Deng Zhonghan, in the fundraising stage, approached his mentor, Tian Changlin, hoping not only to secure investment but also to leverage Tian's reputation to boost the company's confidence. Tian Changlin unhesitatingly invested $50,000, providing crucial support for the team's R&D and operations in the early stages of the business. Simultaneously, recognizing the importance of overseas technical resources for chip development, he personally led the formation of an advisory committee, integrating top intellectual resources from overseas universities such as UC Berkeley and industry experts to provide professional guidance for chip design and technological breakthroughs. With his assistance, the team overcame numerous technical challenges, successfully developing China's first million-gate ultra-large-scale digital multimedia chip with independent intellectual property rights, "Starlight-1," in 2001. This completely ended the history of Zhongguancun and even the entire country lacking independently developed chips in related fields. Subsequently, the "Starlight" series of chips even occupied more than 60% of the global computer image input chip market share.