Reinventing the Millennium

Fang Zhuo stayed in Dresden for a few days and had a great time communicating with the local boss, but he didn't spend much time in Magdeburg, where his factory is located.

The manufacturing process of Ice Core's German factory is 65nm. This process seems to be relatively backward when first-class manufacturers are moving into 28~22nm. However, the entire global market is still a very popular node.

In addition, a considerable part of the business of the German factory is analog chips, and it has a long-term cooperation agreement with Infineon for automotive MCUs. The requirements for the manufacturing process are not as high as those of consumer electronics, and it is almost the backbone of Ice Core. Business map.

When Fang Zhuo prompted Deutsche Bank to invest in ice core for the last time, he said that it would upgrade technology and expand production capacity. This is not a lie. In the next five years, as the global demand for power semiconductor devices grows, 45nm will It just so happens that it can be upgraded and used for a long time.

When I was in Magdegeburg and thinking of Hilbert, Fang Zhuo actually asked Liu Zonghong to take a photo of himself standing at the door of the ice core under the moonlight. He didn't post it on Twitter or Moments. It was just right at this time. a souvenir.

After staying in Germany for a week, he flew non-stop to Crolles, France, to join Qiu Ciyun's team who were already here for negotiation and inspection.

Bingxin's requirements for the second overseas factory continue the standards of German factories. It is still 50% + 1 investment from one party and 50% from the other party. Bingxin has independent operating rights. In addition, it also needs banks to provide low or even interest-free interest. loan.

Like Qiu Ciyun's previous negotiations in Texas, the United States, most of these requirements were negotiated, but in France, there were still some objections to the loan conditions.

When Fang Zhuo arrived at Crowler, the situation changed again.

The total investment in the second overseas factory this time is about US$3 billion, of which 70% is equipment investment and 30% is civil construction and other other investments. The loan size Bingxin is seeking is about US$800 million.

"Originally, we basically reached an agreement and agreed to promote the implementation of this project within the year and obtain a three-year low-interest loan from BNP Paribas, but..."

Qiu Ciyun looked quite strange when reporting the new changes: "Their financial deputy head yesterday tactfully hoped that we could talk more slowly, and also tactfully said that he could help us get an interest-free loan. Well, the words were quite tactful."

The nature and investment scale of enterprises like Bingxin, no matter where they are located, need to be reviewed and participated by the above-mentioned departments.

Fang Zhuo asked in surprise: "Why? Are there different demands from the higher authorities and the local authorities?"

"Mr. Fang, take a guess." Qiu Ciyun gave up.

Fang Zhuo took a sip of tea and thought about it. Low interest rates have become interest-free, Bingxin is profitable, and the other side will delay the time if they don't use the bank's money as money...

He tried to guess: "Is this the right political achievement at the right time?"

Qiu Ciyun stroked his palms: "There should be a business visit to China in the first half of next year, probably because of this."

Fang Zhuo verified his thoughts. The deputy head of finance was not idle, but still expressed the attitude of a certain party. And Hollande, who came up in May this year, proposed the slogan of "economic diplomacy", and his purpose was nothing more than to solve the problem. Sluggish domestic economy.

In the past two years, due to the Euro crisis and the overall economic downturn, many countries have a need for economic, trade and financial cooperation with the East, which has brought about a shift in behavioral patterns.

Fang Zhuo pondered for a moment and said with a smile: "When it comes to delivering results in the first half of next year, this is also in line with the legitimate negotiation process."

France wants political achievements and boosts momentum, and ice cores also need it. After being restricted, the implementation of the project in Europe proves the stability of the company's development to a certain extent.

Moreover, ice core cannot do without European equipment manufacturers if it seeks an independent and controllable industrial chain.

Ice Core has been consciously reducing its reliance on American equipment. This has created a good relationship with European manufacturers, but these still need to be tested in the future.

"Yes, I think so too. This is good news for our ice core, France and China." Qiu Ciyun said with a smile, "This is good news in the near future."

Fang Zhuo nodded in agreement and rubbed his face: "Okay, good news. I will have a brief meeting tomorrow and then go home. If there is any real progress or we can talk in China."

For business visits, it is naturally from France to China.

Qiu Ciyun smiled again: "Mr. Fang, you have to be slow. The financial steward here in France hopes to see you. It will probably take two days to come over."

Fang Zhuo's mind changed slightly and he shook his head: "If you want me to nod, you are afraid that it will delay the progress of the project and be taken away by other places, right?"

He is the founder and chairman of Bingxin, and he also responds to the outside world on important occasions on behalf of Bingxin. This trip to the United States is proof of this. Therefore, just for the CEO to lead people to negotiate, when it comes to possible night long dreams, he also needs to be under control. Confirmation from the doorman.

"Mr. Fang, you really speak clearly." Qiu Ciyun praised.

"If you don't understand technology, you should know something about other things." Fang Zhuo added some tea to Mr. Qiu and briefly communicated with him about the United States and Germany.

Qiu Ciyun listened for a while and then said: "Croller made a similar statement, criticizing Milicon's restrictions on us, and said he would help us deal with it."

"These are all good friends with whom we cooperate and benefit mutually." Fang Zhuo said with a smile, "When the project starts and goes into production, this friendship will become more mellow. Well, let's try the wine from France in the next two days."

Qiu Ciyun has been tasting it for a while, and he doesn't feel much like it when he drinks it.

But Fang Zhuo thought it was pretty good.

After waiting until he met the financial steward in France, he felt that the wine was as mellow as an interest-free loan when he took the flight back home.

The United States has imposed restrictions, but the European side is pretty good, and it also makes the mood of returning home a little easier.

On August 25, Fang Zhuo took the opportunity to return to Shanghai, ending his "Waterloo" and taking back the "Toshiba moment" of ice cores. He had to face the "tens of billions of dollars in bubbles" painfully.

It was exactly in the morning, and when he arrived at Yike's headquarters, his old friend Xiong Xiaoge, who had answered the phone in advance, was already waiting here.

"The frustrated tycoon is back." Xiong Xiaoge's first sentence upon meeting him was to tease him, "You should read more of the recent news to see that you are almost in tears."

Fang Zhuo had to remind his old friend: "I thought it was you shareholders who were more anxious."

Xiong Xiaoge was stunned, oh yes, who is going to face Waterloo, the Toshiba moment, the ruin of wealth... He is already a grasshopper on a rope...

He shook his head and found a reason: "I'm numb."

"That's good. A numb person can do things most happily. I just have a small favor that I would like to ask you for." Fang Zhuo changed the subject and wanted to talk about Japan's Nikon.

Xiong Xiaoge looked at the man in front of him and suddenly said: "Every time I take care of my son at home, I see him so young, and I just think about waiting for him to grow up and not to get involved in the investment industry."

Fang Zhuo smiled and said, "Why?"

Xiong Xiaoge replied: "It's too easy to encounter bad trouble." (End of Chapter)