Chapter 335 The King is Invincible!
Lin Xiao still welcomed Samsung's crown prince Lee Jae-yong with very high standards. In this world, he served as the vice chairman of Samsung Electronics earlier than in history.
"Congratulations Mr. Lin. This year's global shipments of quantum phones may rank among the top five in the world." Li Jae-yong.
Lin Xiao: "Thank you, Chairman Li, for your good words, but this goal is still very difficult to achieve."
If we want to be among the top five in the world, we may need 60 million units to be safe, or at least more than 50 million.
It is now November, and the total shipments of quantum phones this year are approximately 26 million units.
Therefore, it is very difficult to enter the top five in the world.
Because there are so few models of quantum mobile phones, there are only one or two series per year at most.
But in terms of turnover, it's astonishing.
Because quantum phones are very expensive, the average unit price has exceeded US$700.
It doesn’t matter if quantum phones don’t make it into the top five in the world, but ZTE and Coolpad may make it into the top five.
These two manufacturers, relying on cheap phones and cooperation with global operators, have shipped more than 40 million units. Of course, half of them are feature phones, but even if they are equipped with X operating system, the two companies have shipped more than 50 million units.
The key is that their data is skyrocketing every month.
Moreover, Huawei is about to enter the top five in the world.
The Chinese camp of X operating system is really going crazy all over the world.
You may not see any of their mobile phone models on mainstream TV or in the media. Except for Coolpad's K1, it is difficult to name a certain mobile phone. Even after buying a mobile phone, many users don't know what the brand is called.
But it doesn't matter, as long as they get used to System X and the ecosystem within it.
Lin Xiao: "Congratulations, Chairman Li. Samsung's global shipments this year exceeded 250 million units, still ranking second in the world."
Compared with historical data, Nokia's shipments were reduced by tens of millions, and Samsung's shipments were also reduced by tens of millions.
And almost all of these valuable shares were snatched away by the X operating system camp.
"I came here with strong sincerity from Samsung Group this time." Lee Jae-yong: "We have been in contact for more than three years. We have always respected Mr. Lin's honesty and generosity."
Lin Xiao: "We also admire President Li's firm will."
After a brief exchange of pleasantries, Lee Jae-yong said, "We at Samsung Electronics are willing to vigorously promote mobile phones equipped with the X operating system in the future."
Lin Xiao: "I have been waiting for this news for a long time."
Li Zaiyong said: "But we have several conditions."
Lin Xiao: "Please speak."
Lee Jae-yong: "First, we, Samsung Electronics, will invest in Xsoft and acquire no less than 13% of the shares."
This condition was still a bit harsh, because Lin Xiao had offered this price in the last negotiation. At that time, the X camp had only turned defeat into victory, but had not yet established a huge advantage.
Now, compared with the Android camp, the X camp has a relatively large advantage, so the conditions should change.
If 13% of the shares are not given, the maximum that can be given is 10%.
Lin Xiao made a final calculation: if Microsoft failed in the smartphone operating system, it would have to turn back to deep cooperation with Quantum Technology. By then, how many shares could Quantum Technology give to Microsoft?
He was silent for a while, then nodded and said, "Okay, 13% is fine."
Li Jae-yong breathed a sigh of relief. He felt that this condition was the most difficult, but he did not expect to get it so easily.
We are also full of confidence in the subsequent cooperation and the achievement of other conditions.
Lee Jae-yong said: "The second condition is that at least 40% of the flagship quantum phones in the future must use Samsung screens."
Lin Xiao paused and said slowly: "First of all, we have an agreement with Sharp. Almost at any time, we will not be the first to betray our strategic allies."
Li Zaiyong: "Mr. Lin, others can't see it, but I believe you have seen it. TFT lCD screens are indeed good, but amoled screens are the future. And we at Samsung have the best amoled screens."
Lin Xiao: "However, in the field of amoled screens, we already have a joint venture with Sharp, Linxia Optoelectronics."
Lee Jae-yong: "I know, and we have already achieved amazing shipments, but all of them are used in cheap smartphones."
In just over two years, Linxia Optoelectronics' total investment has reached nearly 100 billion yuan.
The results are remarkable, with LCD screen shipments exceeding 100 million this year alone.
However, they are indeed all used in mid- and low-end phones, and even in quite a few feature phones.
Next, mid-range phones from Coolpad, ZTE, Huawei and other manufacturers will also begin to use Linxia Broadcasting and Television's AMOLED screens.
With strong market support on one side and massive R&D funds on the other, Linxia Optoelectronics' development in amoled screens is extremely rapid.
Of course, up to now, Linxia Optoelectronics is still losing money, and the losses are huge.
But both Zhijiang Guotou and other shareholders are enthusiastically pouring money into it, working hard to upgrade industrial lines and technology.
Because everyone can see that as long as the X camp continues to be strong, as long as the entire system controlled by the quantum system continues to be strong, Linxia Optoelectronics will not lack sales in the future.
Now Samsung has proposed that quantum phones use Samsung's AMOLED screens, which is intended to cut off Linxia Optoelectronics' upgrade path.
Because so far, quantum mobile phones are the flagship of the entire X camp and the representative of high-end mobile phones in the world.
If quantum mobile phones are not used, Linxia Optoelectronics' screens will never reach the high-end level.
Lee Jae-yong: "In addition, starting next year, more than 40% of XTA Semiconductor's SOC foundry will be outsourced to Samsung."
XTA Semiconductor now produces not only high-end chips, but also mid- and low-end chips, as well as a complete set of solutions.
According to conservative estimates, XTA Semiconductor's shipments of optical mobile phone SOCs will exceed 100 million this year.
Of course, more than 60% are mid- and low-end SOCs.
Texas Instruments is almost making a lot of money in this joint venture.
There is a high probability that the revenue of the joint venture XTA Semiconductor may exceed that of its parent company Texas Instruments.
Lin Xiao said slowly: "Chairman Li, even if you don't say it, we will outsource part of the SOC to Samsung Semiconductor. Dr. Liang and I are close friends. After he joined Samsung, I am very optimistic about the future of Samsung Semiconductor."
"However, I cannot directly sign a hard agreement to have Samsung manufacture 40% of XTA Semiconductor's chips."
Because Samsung's chip foundry did have a period of leading position, many of the world's top flagship SOCs were outsourced to Samsung and TSMC.
But soon, Samsung itself was no longer able to keep up with the times.
The performance and energy efficiency of Samsung's large-scale foundry products are still inferior to those of TSMC.
Of course, Lin Xiao could just agree to it directly and then outsource the large-scale mid- and low-end chips to Samsung for foundry. It would be easy to achieve the 40% share.
But... as the patriarch of the entire X camp, he felt that he also had an obligation to select the best craftsmanship for his allies.
Even if it is a mid-to-low-end SOC, we should try our best to do the best within the price.
Lin Xiao remained silent for a long time, until the Samsung Crown Prince Lee Jae-yong began to get nervous.
"President Li, at this moment, I need Samsung more than Samsung needs me." Lin Xiao said slowly: "In the eyes of many people, this is the moment of the decisive battle between quantum technology and the Android system."
"LG has gradually started to change its camp."
"Motorola has been acquired by Microsoft and will only produce smartphones running Microsoft operating systems."
"Sony is in the critical stage of fully acquiring Sony Ericsson. Mr. Kazuo Hirai, chairman of Sony Group, has made a firm statement that he is fully on the side of X OS. Although the acquisition has not yet been completed, the first flagship phone has already entered the research and development stage. Mr. Kazuo Hirai even warned the current president of Sony Ericsson at the board meeting that if he has any doubts about this decision, he will remove him from the position of president of Sony Ericsson at any cost."
"Nokia will continue to promote its Symbian system."
"So in the eyes of the whole world, as long as Samsung is on my side, it means I have won a decisive victory against Google."
"Currently, Samsung's smartphone shipments are huge, accounting for half of the Android camp."
“So the weight of Samsung Electronics is more important than ever before.”
Hearing Lin Xiao's words, Li Zaiyong felt a little uneasy.
Because Lin Xiao had finished what he said. All the words he said were to increase the bargaining chips for Samsung, as if quantum technology could not exist without Samsung.
Lin Xiao continued: "Three years ago, two years ago, one year ago, and even now, I have been looking forward to cooperating with Samsung."
"I can actually sign the conditions you proposed because I have a lot of room for maneuver. I have unparalleled say in the X camp."
"But I can't sign it. I need to secure the best supply chain for my allies and partners. Of course, Samsung may be the best in many aspects. Even if the cooperation is not successful, the X camp may still purchase components from Samsung, and even find Samsung for OEM."
"But I can't sign these things. I'm so sorry!"
Li Jae-yong trembled slightly and looked at Lin Xiao.
He could feel that Lin Xiao was closing the door to negotiations.
It is not a temporary closure, but a more thorough closure.
From his point of view, Lin Xiao has actually made a lot of concessions, and his honesty is far beyond imagination.
However, he has no decision-making power, all power lies with his father Lee Kun-hee.
However, Lee Kun-hee still remained extremely strong and domineering, and even at this moment, he still forced Lin Xiao to sign an unequal agreement.
Li Zaiyong: "Mr. Lin, I understand your conditions. I will go back and report to my father and give you a reply as soon as possible."
Lin Xiao: “Okay!”
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"Collapsed?" Xia Xi asked.
Lin Xiao nodded and said, "Yes, the talks broke down."
Lin Xiao has thought about it many times and believes that the biggest competitor in the future quantum technology camp may change from Android to Samsung.
Because Samsung is a giant, they can handle everything from SOC to screen to Cmos by themselves.
With the emergence of quantum mobile phones, who has taken the most market share? 80% belongs to Samsung, and the remaining 20% belongs to Apple.
Of course, this only applies to the historical industrial structure.
Now, everyone is just starting out. Although Samsung has an astonishing shipment volume, it has not established particularly strong brand value and voice in the smartphone field.
After LG joined the X camp, it could not change the overall situation.
Even if Sony completely acquires Sony Ericsson and launches smartphones, it may not be able to shake the high-end base of quantum phones.
The key is that Kazuo Hirai's focus is still on electronic entertainment. He will work hard on mobile phone manufacturing, but after working hard, if the results are average, he will not force it, and will not turn against Lin Xiao.
Because the interests between Sony and Quantum Technology are too intertwined and too great.
However, there is no such great exchange of interests between Quantum Technology and Samsung.
And the most crucial reason is another one.
Samsung Electronics is Korean after all!
In the possible future China-US confrontation and China-US technological war, quantum technology needs to tie as much capital as possible to the chariot and have more common interests.
Lin Xiao has already given this huge common interest to Texas Instruments and will give it to Microsoft in the future.
Then Samsung...may not be worthy enough to be at the table.
Moreover, once Samsung loses its leading position in the smartphone industry, its entire industrial chain will not be as strong as in history.
You know, all industrial chains need to be nurtured by a huge market.
Since Samsung is still forcing Lin Xiao to sign an unequal agreement at this time, then... perhaps we can treat it as an enemy.
It will join forces with giants such as TSMC, Texas Instruments, Sony, LG, and Sharp to destroy its future advantages in the entire industrial chain ahead of time.
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Lin Xiao came to Lian Zheng's house for dinner again, but this time he came to Hangzhou.
Although Lian Zheng was extremely reluctant, he was still promoted and became Zhijiang's acting second-in-command.
“Uncle…”
Actually, I should call him dad now, but after calling him uncle for so many years, I can’t call him that anymore, and Lian Zheng doesn’t care.
"The chip foundry industry may need to be planned ahead of time and needs to be accelerated," said Lin Xiao.
Lian Zheng: "Are you still pessimistic about the future situation?"
Lin Xiao: "Although I have given up a lot of interests and have more and more common interests with American capital. But this is limited. It is impossible to cede five cities today and ten cities tomorrow. These common interests will definitely become a huge buffer in the future, but it may be difficult to change the overall situation, so we must be prepared."
"However, it may not be easy for quantum technology to directly engage in this. Dominating the entire industry chain may arouse the other party's vigilance or even hostility."
"Now is the critical stage of our decisive battle with the Android system, and also the stage of global expansion of quantum mobile phones and X operating systems. The less hostility and vigilance there is, the better."
"Therefore, another force is needed to start accelerating the layout of chip foundry."
"Next, I will work hard to get the SOCs needed for low-end and mid-range phones in the camp to domestic foundries, little by little."
Lian Zhengdao: "Okay!"
These words once again filled his heart with the desire to fight.
His dream a few years ago has now been largely realized.
Quantum technology has emerged, and Linxia Optoelectronics has also sprung up. Over hundreds of billions, or even more industries were born in his hands, all in Ning City.
In his opinion, it even feels like a chance to retire with honor.
Because quantum technology will face more global competition in the future, there is not much resistance in the country. Even though Lian Zheng has already taken office, he feels that quantum technology has grown up and no longer needs his protection.
now……
Lin Xiao's words rekindled his ideal battle song.
Although he has a liberal arts background and does not understand technology, he is willing to devote all his efforts to the country's industrial upgrading in science and technology.
There is no doubt that the next task will be longer, more arduous and extremely important.
Lin Xiao smiled and said, "Isn't it bad for me to always send you around?"
Lian Zhengdao: "Old people fear the most that they are useless. It is a blessing to be ordered around by their children."
These words made Lin Xiao's eyes warm again.
"Look at your aunt. She didn't come back to Hangzhou with me. She stayed in Ning City and worked on the Science Park Health Committee." Lian Zheng smiled and said, "This is because she knows that she won't be here for long. Maybe next year or the year after, she will have to take care of the children."
Next, there was no need for the father and son to say anything more.
We just support eating and drinking, but we don't even dare to drink too much, because both of us have average alcohol tolerance, and drinking slowly can help us spend more time with each other.
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November 11th!
That is Lin Xiao’s birthday.
On this day, Facebook overseas was officially listed on the Nasdaq.
The price was $43 per share, with a total of 300 million shares issued, raising $12.9 billion.
Even though this news had been revealed long ago, when the bell was actually rung for the listing, it still caused a sensation in media across the United States and even around the world.
Just turn on any major TV station and you will see related news.
The domestic news broadcast even put it in a prominent time slot, devoting more than four minutes to this news.
However, the News Broadcast downplayed the national character of the Facebook Group and did not even mention its founder Lin Xiao.
This is very smart, because this social networking site is so big and has such a huge influence on public opinion, so don't be too ungrateful when you get an advantage. The more it happens, the more you need to downplay the related issues.
Until the afternoon, when Nasdaq closes!
News related to Facebook is still being broadcast on news outlets across the United States, and the stock price of Facebook Group is being updated constantly.
"As of the closing time, Facebook's stock price rose from US$43 to US$48, an increase of 11.6%, which shows that global investors are extremely optimistic about Facebook."
"Because of such a large scale and such a high market value, it is extremely rare for an IPO to have such a large increase on the first day!"
"This means that Facebook's monopoly advantage in the social field will continue to grow."
At this time, Lin Xiao received a call.
"Hello!" It's Lian Yi.
I asked her to come, but she didn't come.
"I have some news to tell you..." Lian Yi said, "I'm pregnant. I've been pregnant for a month and a half. I chose to tell you today on purpose."
"Happy birthday, hubby!"
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