Chapter 268: The last straw

Li Dongling's cold attitude when mentioning Masayoshi Son made Wu Ying and Lu Hongliang both confused. Logically speaking, the two had never met. He didn't know why Li Dongling had this attitude.

But Li Dongling's attitude, for them this time, was obviously not a good thing. They thought that moving out Masayoshi Son could make this negotiation smooth, but now it felt like lifting a stone and hitting their own feet.

Masayoshi Son was originally the foreign aid that Wu Ying and they counted on. Now it was simply impossible to count on it. Wu Ying was clear that now they could only rely on themselves.

Being able to reach today, in the previous life, and breaking out a huge situation, although there was a taste of "times make heroes," the final ending was not very good. Relying on PHS to be brilliant for less than ten years, when the 3G, 4G mobile phone era and the arrival of smart phones came, because they couldn't keep up with the trend, they were thrown away cleanly, and finally Wu Ying was also driven out of the UTStarcom he founded with one hand.

But Wu Ying's ability and courage were definitely there. He himself was a technical expert in the field of radio. You know, he participated in the design work of the country's first 16-bit single-board computer, and was one of the main forces. How his ability was, one could see a spot.

During his study abroad in America, Wu Ying also joined Bell Labs, which was the lab that had more than a dozen Nobel Prize winners and was regarded as the global scientific research holy land. Wu Ying became a project supervisor in it. In that place where geniuses walked everywhere, if he didn't have a few brushes, could he suppress the geniuses under his hand?!

Wu Ying and Lu Hongliang both looked at Li Dongling, whose brows were slightly wrinkled, waiting for Li Dongling's decision. This decision was also related to the fate of Starcom in the future. Don't look at what Wu Ying said just now, but he was also nervous at this time.

And as long as it continues to develop, reducing the cost of base stations, and reducing the cost of GSM and CDMA technology mobile phones, it is foreseeable that they will replace PHS. The Post and Telecommunications General Bureau cannot fail to see this point. It can allow PHS to occupy the upper hand, but it will not allow GSM and CDMA to disappear in the country.

In addition, like the mainland's PHS technology, an interest group surrounding PHS appeared, including Yang Bohua who was just transferred to the Post and Telecommunications General Bureau, Song Luancheng of Telecom, base station companies like ZTE, related PHS R&D institutions, academic personnel, etc. These people, and a group of companies, all relied on PHS to obtain huge returns and benefits, naturally becoming the PHS interest group.

But the Beijing Post and Telecommunications General Bureau would not allow PHS to dominate the country alone and completely kill GSM and CDMA, which was also a fact. After all, PHS technology was not as good as the latter two, which was a fact, but it was just because of cost reasons that their laying speed was not as fast as PHS.

And now, seeing that Masayoshi Son's name was useless, Wu Ying took a deep breath and said directly to Li Dongling, "Mr. Li, I know that coming this time might be a bit abrupt and offensive. UTStarcom wants to get the patent authorization of PHS, allowing Starcom to produce PHS, and for this, Starcom is willing to accept all conditions that can be borne!"

Not only PHS, GSM, and CDMA were the same. The directors of the Post and Telecommunications Bureau, R&D institutions, mobile phone companies, academic personnel, and practitioners who advocated the introduction of GSM and CDMA technology in the country also formed interest groups.

In Bell Labs, Wu Ying, who climbed to the supervisor position, was already the highest position that yellow skin could reach in it. Wanting to go further was impossible. Facing suppression and unfair treatment, Wu Ying returned directly to the country.

"What you said is indeed reasonable," listening to Li Dongling seeming to be persuaded by him, Wu Ying's face couldn't help but show a smile, but before he could laugh, Li Dongling's next sentence made him stand there stunned. "But Dongling Gao Ke, why should it choose Starcom as Dongling Gao Ke's ally?!"

"The Post and Telecommunications Bureau will not allow GSM and CDMA technology to fail completely, or even disappear. There are also mobile phone manufacturers, R&D institutions, academic institutions, and practitioners who support these two communication standards at home and abroad, and they will also not allow it!"

PHS needs time. When other mobile phones counterattack, sell more PHS technology mobile phones, and let PHS technology and PHS mobile phones become the established fact of the mainstream mobile phones in the country.

"Mr. Li, Starcom is not wanting to grab PHS's patent. We hope it is cooperation!" Wu Ying hurriedly explained.

"As long as the wind is released that PHS is willing to authorize patents and technology, I think there are plenty of companies in the country willing to cooperate with PHS. Xiong Mao, BBK, Changhong, Haier, ZTE, and even Lenovo, which one is not stronger than Starcom's strength? Tell me one reason for me to choose Starcom!"

PHS and PHS technology now have a feeling of great momentum in the country and even the whole of Asia.

"PHS's patent, authorized to Starcom?!" Li Dongling said "angrily and laughingly," "What kind of company does UTStarcom think it is? Why should Dongling Gao Ke hand over the products developed with huge R&D funds?"

"Mr. Li..."

"UTStarcom absolutely has no intention of grabbing PHS. We are just 'helping' PHS. If those markets are occupied by counterfeit machines, then Dongling Gao Ke will get nothing!" Wu Ying had the posture of worrying for Dongling Gao Ke.

To prevent GSM and CDMA from failing completely in the country, they must fight back hard. After all, cutting off people's wealth is like killing their parents. It is impossible to sit and wait for death.

But with just one brand of PHS, it is difficult to do this in such a short time. But if other brands help, it can be done very quickly!"

"PHS, it is true that it occupies an advantage now, but we all know that the PHS technology used by PHS is essentially not as good as GSM and CDMA. The Post and Telecommunications Bureau will not allow PHS to dominate the mobile phone industry alone and drive mobile phones supporting GSM and CDMA technology out of the domestic market!"

"Mr. Li, please speak!"

Seeing that Li Dongling didn't speak to stop him, but was silent, Wu Ying breathed a sigh of relief, and then continued to speak.

Facing the leader of the number one tech giant in the country, the pressure coming to his face, Wu Ying was also under great pressure, but at this time, he could only bite the bullet.

Wu Ying really couldn't think of a reason why Starcom was stronger than companies like Changhong, Haier, and Xiong Mao. Regardless of reputation, technology, R&D strength, or even funds, which one of these companies was not stronger than Starcom? If Li Dongling was really willing to let them produce PHS, it would definitely be much stronger than Starcom now.

The conversion between heaven and hell came too fast. Wu Ying and Lu Hongliang felt bitter in their hearts at this moment. They thought they saw hope, but in the end, it was despair.

Li Dongling didn't feel too surprised when he heard Wu Ying's words. This day, long before, Li Dongling had already talked to Ren Yuefeng and other executives. It was a matter of time.

Li Dongling raised his eyelids and seriously glanced at Wu Ying. This bearded man really had a unique vision.

When two interest groups start a war, it is not transferred by individual will. They must fight. At that time, the public opinion against PHS and PHS, and even the policies of certain departments and units, will probably be released.

Wu Ying looked at Li Dongling, "Mr. Li, the connections and news in Beijing are more well-informed than Starcom. As long as you inquire, you will know the attitude of the Post and Telecommunications Bureau!"

But just at this time, Li Dongling suddenly opened his mouth and said to Wu Ying and the two who were preparing to get up and leave, "Dongling Gao Ke can give UTStarcom a chance, but whether you can grasp it depends on yourself!"

"Dongling Gao Ke can authorize PHS patents, as well as Chinese operation interface and Chinese SMS technology to UTStarcom."

But in front of Wu Ying, the surface work that should be done still had to be done. Otherwise, how to cut leeks?!

Among them, I am afraid that Dongling Gao Ke also contributed. Dongling Gao Ke is still secretly developing GSM and CDMA technology mobile phones. Li Dongling wants to rely on PHS to earn R&D funds for mobile phones and communication industries for Dongling Gao Ke, but he also doesn't hope to kill GSM and CDMA, and is also secretly supporting these two technologies.

And Bell Labs, Wu Ying, who climbed to the supervisor position, began to be limited by the ceiling. In places like America and Europe, the discrimination between races at this time was much more serious than in later generations.

Seeing that Li Dongling seemed to be persuaded by himself, Wu Ying's spirit was lifted, and he made persistent efforts, "Besides the reasons for policies and mobile phone markets, there is another point!"

With a bitter and helpless smile, Wu Ying felt that this trip was probably going to return without success. At this time, his heart was a bit discouraged, and there was no hope at all.

After speaking, Wu Ying and Lu Hongliang looked at Li Dongling anxiously, fearing that Li Dongling would directly blast them out, then everything would be over.

"PHS's production capacity now, I am afraid it is a bit insufficient, right? The market is there. If PHS cannot occupy it immediately, I am afraid that other brands of mobile phones, or even counterfeit machines, will grab the market!"

Wu Ying said with burning eyes, just like when he was desperate to fall off a cliff, a straw of life-saving appeared. Even if it was a straw, he had to grasp it tightly.

If Li Dongling had put forward harsh requirements at the beginning, I am afraid Wu Ying would not have agreed. Even if he agreed, he would have brought a bit of dissatisfaction. But when Li Dongling closed all the doors and opened a crack in the window, the light shining in from this crack in the window was the light of hope for Wu Ying!

In addition, Dongling Gao Ke's parts industry chain can also be opened to Starcom, including chips, motherboards, batteries, and other key parts, which can all be supplied to Starcom!"

Listening to these conditions put forward by Li Dongling, Wu Ying was excited at first, but listening to it, it became anxious and uneasy. It wasn't that the conditions were not good, but that the pie that fell from the sky was too big, and he couldn't eat it!

(End of chapter) ===== CHAPTER 269 =====