Chapter 413 New Moves
Chapter 413 New Moves
After all, the person behind the telepathic message is also a rogue, and a rogue who is at least 5000 years old.
If both parties are determined not to settle and instead spend their time and energy on the "lawsuit," then the patent troll's "business model" will not be able to continue.
China might only lose a small portion of the American market, but the rogue states would suffer much greater losses.
Agricultural products, such as soybeans and fruits, cannot be exported.
At the same time, Shen Fei also posted a Weibo message: "Can't people get a good night's sleep in the middle of the night?"
"Mr. Shen, this isn't disturbing your sleep, it's practically giving you a free GG."
"They spent so much money, can't you be a little more understanding?"
"Exactly! Sales of the S5 are already taking off in America, let's give them a little more time to hold on."
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That morning, Ren Zhengfei called.
"Mr. Shen, are you up yet?"
Ren Zhengfei, on the other end of the phone, showed no panic in the face of the series of sanctions imposed by the United States; on the contrary, a hint of joy could be heard in his voice.
This is the biggest award ever given to Huawei by the United States, and also the greatest honor that a Chinese technology company can receive.
Previously, Huawei, as a partner, could only watch Transsion win awards.
Moreover, they had won it three times in a row, and this time they finally won it all at once.
This is so comfortable!
"Mr. Ren, things are already at a critical juncture, and you're still..."
Before Shen Fei could finish speaking, Ren Zhengfei on the other end of the phone burst into laughter.
"Mr. Shen, what's the rush?"
"Your family being on the list was already a big problem, but now that both our families are on it, the ones who should be worried aren't us, but those old scoundrels."
Shen Fei on the other end of the phone also smiled slightly. This was true, after all, there was really no need to panic about this.
"I'm really happy!"
Ren Zhengfei's voice wasn't feigned magnanimity; he was genuinely overwhelmed with excitement.
"This is truly a medal, which shows that our learning ability is quite good. With Mr. Shen's help, we have also obtained Midea's certification."
To be honest, I felt a little disappointed that it was only directed at you guys and not at us.
Now it's finally our turn.
Although we are still somewhat inferior to those using telepathy, we are treated equally by the enemy.
Shen Fei couldn't help but laugh out loud.
The American verification reminded him of some comments from netizens.
In some people's eyes, sanctions are because the other party made a mistake, but in other people's eyes, it's because they've gained recognition.
This is the same view as that of telepathy.
Being targeted means that the other party recognizes your strength, and it also means that you have grown to the point that the other party feels that special means are needed to suppress you.
"Mr. Ren, this is the first time this has happened on your end. What are your plans?"
"The legal team is already preparing the acceptance materials."
To be honest, this investigation won't have much impact on us. At most, it will restrict the export of mobile phones a little, but our agents have already asked us to ship a batch urgently.
We agree that the other party will bear all shipping costs.
"The rest, let them investigate however they want."
Shen Fei also checked his phone. Just now, Wang Hua, the logistics minister, had also sent him this message. Every day, they were required to import 700 million Transsion S5 series mobile phones and 600 million Xingyun mobile phones, which would complete three months' worth of export volume in one go.
This is actually not a bad thing.
"By the way, Mr. Shen, if you have time to come to Shenzhen, I'd like to invite you for tea."
The Pu'er tea I told you about last time, the newly harvested variety this year, just arrived from Yunnan.
"must."
After hanging up the phone, Shen Fei put it down and considered whether to take out the last gas engine.
However, not long after, the Haikou Municipal Bureau of Commerce held a press conference.
When spokesperson Shen Danyang walked onto the stage with a menacing look, all the reporters in the audience swallowed hard.
With the United States suddenly taking action this time, China will definitely retaliate in kind. However, there is still room for negotiation this time, and they are all somewhat looking forward to it. But no matter what the outcome is, it is a major piece of news.
After the camera filmed for a while, Shen Danyang also took out a speech draft from the side. It was called a speech draft, but it was more like a notice.
"The United States International Trade Commission's initiation of a Section 377 investigation against Chinese companies Transsion Holdings and Chrysanthemum Technology Co., Ltd., despite warnings from China, is yet another example of American technology companies abusing their power unilaterally."
We firmly oppose this, and in accordance with relevant Chinese laws, the Ministry of Commerce has decided to launch an anti-monopoly investigation into fruit companies and other enterprises operating in China.
The clattering of the keyboard stopped abruptly.
He looked at the big screen with a bit of disbelief.
Besides Apple and Qualcomm, the list also includes many American companies such as Google and Microsoft.
However, the reporters in the audience were well aware that although the names started with Apple and Qualcomm, these two companies should be fine.
Because they distanced themselves from the situation immediately.
So the real target this time should be Google and Microsoft.
However, considering that Transsion has the Taishan system, the scope can be narrowed down to the Windows operating system.
Microsoft's decision to allow rampant piracy of Windows systems in China may seem like a foolish business practice, but it is actually a very clever tactic.
Because the free version of Windows has driven all paid operating systems in China to the brink of extinction.
If this time...
"Is the spokesperson targeting Google this time?"
"Is the spokesperson addressing the monopolistic position of the Windows operating system in China this time?"
How large a fine will France impose on Microsoft?
Shen Danyang ignored them and slowly began to read the relevant content.
"This is a formal antitrust investigation, including but not limited to whether the pricing strategies of the relevant companies in China constitute monopoly pricing."
And whether the exclusive terms for Chinese suppliers constitute an abuse of market dominance.
Specific details cannot be disclosed at this time; the investigation will proceed in accordance with laws and regulations.
It was still a short speech, but full of details, and the reporters in the audience were practically typing away until their keyboards were smoking.
Just when they thought it was still a matter of technology and agricultural products, Shen Danyang turned a page of the report and revealed a result that frightened them even more.
"In accordance with relevant export control laws, the Ministry of Commerce has decided to implement further controls on the export of the system."
Effective immediately, rare earth export quotas will be reduced by 40% from the current level. Specific implementation details will be announced separately by the relevant departments.
The sound of keyboards clicking was replaced by gasps of surprise from the reporters below the stage.
China is the world's largest producer of rare earths, accounting for more than 90% of global production. This is a true monopoly!
Should we play this card now?
Is this really a move to deliver something truly powerful to the other side?
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