readease Chapter 160 America: What do you mean my backyard is empty?
Chapter 160 America: What do you mean my backyard is empty?
While offline stores are booming, Transsion's official website is also seeing a significant increase in visits.
Within 3 minutes, the number of visits exceeded one million, and the conversion rate was also very impressive.
Sales volume: Over 2 in 1 minute
Breaking 8 in 5 minutes
30 minutes: Breaking 15
Offline stores and operator channels also demonstrated their strength, with cumulative sales exceeding 270,000 units in one hour.
While this data can't compare to the Mate and Honor Play, it's already quite impressive for a domestic flagship phone.
The moment the press conference ended, Xiaobai posted a Weibo post:
April 8, 2010, was a watershed moment for domestically produced mobile phones.
From then on, the high-end market was no longer the exclusive domain of Samsung, Apple, and Nokia; China also gained the ability to get a share.
"We have always been a world power; this is simply a return to our former glory."
"Support domestic products!"
"How's this Transsion S2? Is anyone using it?"
"Maybe I haven't used many good phones, but the smoothness is amazing."
Xiaobai also randomly replied to some comments: "The self-developed chip is very impressive. I'll be waiting for my detailed review."
On April 19th, Transsion S2 sales officially surpassed 500,000 units, marking another new milestone.
The rebadged Motorola and the African version of the Transsion S2 were also being promoted in an orderly manner, and for a time the entire Internet was filled with news about Transsion.
But popularity also signifies crisis...
Washington, D.C., September 25, 2010.
The atmosphere in the conference room of the Semiconductor Investigation Bureau of the U.S. Department of Commerce was somewhat tense.
They finally discovered something was amiss.
The projector was playing clips from Transsion's press conference, with Shen Fei's statement, "The world's first 28nm process, dual-core SoC," being played repeatedly more than a dozen times.
"Is it confirmed?" Director Jason asked.
The technical consultant nodded: "We contacted several partners, and their disassembly confirmed the results."
The Taishan 900 reinforced board is indeed manufactured using a 28nm process. Its transistor density is twice that of Taikun Electronics' 45nm process, confirming the process technology without a doubt.
We are still investigating the specific details.
Jensen fell silent. According to the treaty, semiconductors and related technologies were strictly prohibited from entering China.
Despite the layers of blockade, advanced equipment not only flowed in, but also put their technology at the forefront of the world.
Most alarmingly, investigations revealed that no company smuggled essential materials for chip production, such as lithography machines, photoresist, and specialty gases, to Transsion.
That's the scariest part...
This is a slap in the face to the United States. As a world superpower, this is the most important thing for them, and now they have nothing.
"How did they do it? China's semiconductor companies are clearly at least 15 years behind us."
The consultant also wore a bitter expression, which was the question they were most curious about during the investigation—there wasn't a single clue about smuggling.
There is no information in the world that they cannot find; this is the first one.
"Chief, here's the problem."
However, our investigation uncovered an even more shocking secret. Our investigation into Transsion's capital operations over the past two years revealed something terrifying.
He switched the PowerPoint presentation...
"Huaxin Investment, the company behind Transsion, has quietly acquired controlling stakes in more than 100 semiconductor companies and invested in several strategic enterprises during the past 19 months, taking advantage of the economic crisis."
Jason's expression changed instantly; he had also been involved in this matter.
He initially wanted to refuse, since it involved fundamental issues, but faced with the enormous lobbying fee, he ultimately chose to approve it.
But I didn't expect the problem to be so serious.
Looking at the rows of logos on the big screen, he felt worried for the first time.
NVIDIA now holds 100% ownership, and its engineers have been transferred to China. The relevant patents have also been transferred.
Motorola Mobility has been fully acquired, and the transfer of the mobile phone brand and patents has been completed. Related offline stores and production bases are currently being sold off...
Cylinds...
Texas Instruments holds a 5% stake...
Qualcomm owns 9.5% of the company.
Micron owns 5% of the shares.
Fruit companies hold an 8% stake.
Jason frowned. How did these people investigate so thoroughly? Did he sign so many documents back then?
No, there are only a few portions.
He waved his hand seriously: "I know all of that. Most of it is normal investment in the public market. There's no need to pay attention. After all, they would go bankrupt without Huaxin."
Jason wanted to put a definitive conclusion on the matter, but the advisor very frankly shook his head:
"Director, many of these companies operate illegally. Brands like Nvidia and Motorola would never sell to Chinese companies because their patents are extremely important."
Such transactions must undergo rigorous review.
The director's face darkened instantly, and the other team members next to him coughed.
Seeing that he was about to continue speaking, the person next to him quickly pulled him back.
After all, he doesn't want to live, but the others do.
"That's enough, the chief knows..."
"No!" The hothead stopped them once again.
"That's not all. They also acquired all the equity of another 12 small and medium-sized semiconductor companies through more than a dozen offshore companies, which will cause serious losses to the United States."
Ignoring the bureau chief's darkening face, he continued:
"These companies may not be well-known, but they are all key links in our industrial chain. One makes lithography machine parts, another makes EDA software, and another makes high-purity silicon materials..."
Jason's expression completely changed...
At the time, the other party only said it was just a matter of signing a document; it involved a few companies that were on the verge of bankruptcy.
It wasn't worth much... That's what he thought too, but then...
Jason's expression changed completely.
"All shares?"
"all."
The consultant nodded. "These companies are still headquartered in the United States, but their core technology teams, patents, and key equipment have been transferred to China in batches."
He sighed silently.
"Chief, these companies still have branches in the United States, but they are basically empty shells. Some have a few clerks, while others only have a doorman, waiting for their leases to expire."
The hothead wasn't stupid; since he had already started speaking, he wanted to finish what he said.
Otherwise, the consequence would be that he would be the only one to die.
Moreover, the cause of death was suicide, and there was no compensation or benefits offered.
For example, if he were shot eight times in the back and committed suicide, he could only drag everyone down with him.
Fortunately, the desired effect was achieved, and the conference room remained quiet for a full two minutes.
Jason even stood up, walked to the window, and began his Oscar-worthy performance.
"How did you manage to do that? Aren't these companies regulated?"
What are those people doing? They're just trying to collect swimming fees and they're completely disregarding the future of America.
Is there no law left?
Seeing that the director had changed his mind, the hot-headed consultant smoothly followed suit.
"Director, this is not a problem with you or other leaders."
These are all small companies, with market capitalizations ranging from tens of millions to hundreds of millions of US dollars, and they are not on our key regulatory list.
Moreover, their approach was very conservative, allowing other American investment banks to acquire the shares separately, with each bank only acquiring a small portion of the shares.
Under pressure from their threats, the leaders had no choice but to agree.
By the time we fully understood, it was too late; the stream had already become a vast ocean.