Chapter 680

The Chief let out a long sigh, then put his hands behind his back, turned around, and said softly.

"Xiao Wang!"

"How is our own semiconductor industry doing now?"

The secretary called Xiao Wang was stunned, a look of contemplation appearing on his face.

"Reporting to the Chief, according to the latest data reported by the Long Xin Research Institute..."

"The lithography machine independently developed by our Dragon Nation is currently still stuck at the 72nm level, and the next research goal is 32nm! However, Wu Lao from our Long Xin Research Institute says that the 32nm lithography machine can only be officially produced by March of next year at the earliest..."

"This is the most optimistic estimate."

Listening to Secretary Xiao Wang's report, the Chief's brows furrowed even more tightly.

The Dragon Nation is indeed too poor in the semiconductor field...

Whether it is 72nm or 32nm, compared to the international advanced level, the gap is simply too large!

It can only be said that the Dragon Nation of the past was actually fooled by the Western world.

They believed in the pie of globalization.

Thereby neglecting the development of high-tech industries, and when they realized it, they found it was too late...

Others had already formed technological barriers, and breaking through them was as difficult as ascending to heaven!

Many times, some things, some technologies, are definitely not something that can be successfully researched just by throwing money at them!

In recent years, the Dragon Nation has thrown who knows how much money into the semiconductor industry!

However, the gap from the international top level is still a world of difference!

Although in the eyes of all countries on Blue Star, the Dragon Nation's speed in developing lithography machines is already very fast!

But the Chief knows in his heart that this speed, compared to the international situation, is still too slow...

The Chief shook his head and continued to ask.

"Can 32nm chips be used in mobile phones and a series of other high-tech products?"

The Chief also knows that 72nm chips can basically only be used in the military field.

To think about using them in the civilian field is simply a fantasy...

He can only pin his hopes on 32nm...

The secretary pondered for a moment and replied: "For drones, and even some simple equipment, it is still more than enough..."

"But if it is to be used in mobile phones and computers, it is a bit strenuous..."

"According to Professor Wu's estimation, if we use 32nm chips, the level of mobile phones and other equipment will drop by at least five years..."

The Chief sighed secretly in his heart.

"Then how long can our current inventory of high-end chips last?"

The Free Nation issued a semiconductor ban.

That happened today, but major manufacturers usually purchase a large number of chips at once.

Furthermore, the Dragon Nation's Ministry of Commerce, under the Chief's command during this period, has also been frantically hoarding high-end chips.

In case of emergency...

Who would have thought that these chips would actually be used today!

"Chief! It is fortunate that you had the foresight to have enterprises and the Ministry of Commerce hoard high-end chips, otherwise, our current situation would probably be ten thousand times more difficult!"

Secretary Xiao Wang praised sincerely.

The Chief waved his hand, interrupting Xiao Wang's flattery.

Now is not the time for this; the Chief continued to ask.

"How long can they specifically last?"

"According to the staff at Dragon Rise and Dragon Might, the chips they have reserved themselves are enough to last until August of this year..."

"If we add the high-end chips hoarded by the Ministry of Commerce, it should be enough to support the country until the end of this year..."

Xiao Wang answered truthfully.

The end of this year?

But the date for the completion of the 32nm lithography machine research is at least March of next year!

Furthermore, from the completion of the lithography machine research to the successful production of chips, it will take at least two or three months...

That is to say, the chips in the Dragon Nation's hands must last at least until the summer of next year!

Thinking of this, the Chief's steady voice came again...

"Notify all departments, our high-end chips must be used sparingly!"

"Tell them to tighten their belts and live! Absolutely no waste is allowed!"

"If 72nm can be used, use 72nm as much as possible!"

"These high-end chips must be used until June of next year!"

"Do you understand?"

"Yes!"

Secretary Xiao Wang hurried to comply.

"But... Chief, why don't we use our trump card with the Western Alliance?"

"They are using the aircraft carrier technology we provided; having them secretly give us some high-end chips... shouldn't be a difficult thing..."

The Chief heard this and shook his head almost without hesitation.

This idea is too naive!

Relations between countries are not simple exchanges of interests!

England and Gaul, although they have boarded our ship, are likely still sitting on the Free Nation's side!

Now, they want the core technology of the aircraft carrier, so they are begging the Dragon Nation!

But if the Dragon Nation asks them for high-end chips, the situation changes!

It turns from the Dragon Nation unilaterally holding the two countries to a simple exchange of interests!

Back and forth!

Wouldn't the carefully designed trump card be ruined?

The Chief raised his eyes and looked at Secretary Xiao Wang on the side.

"Xiao Wang..."

"When we do things, we must have determination; the country, the bigger the country, the more strategic determination it must have!"

"Now is our darkest time, but as long as we endure it! The future will definitely be bright!"

"If we use our future trump cards as soon as we encounter a setback."

"Then what will we use to contend with the Free Nation in the future?" ===== CHAPTER 682 =====