Shockingly, a counterfeit factory has produced a 3-nanometer chip.

Chapter 277 Hesitant America



Chapter 277 Hesitant America

Commerce Department official John Bryson stared at the projected image with a look of panic.

"Can anyone tell me how Transsion managed to develop 14nm technology?"

No one answered, just as they didn't know how Transsion managed to develop 28nm last year.

"Was this the result of their semiconductor fund?"

"Minister, the intelligence we have received indicates that Huaxing did indeed begin developing lithography technology a long time ago."

During the economic crisis, it was said that in addition to poaching a large number of engineers from us, they also obtained lithography machines from ASML.

Bryson slammed his hand on the table.

"Why are you only reporting this now?"

"Because... the intelligence department has been confirming it. We only confirmed it was true at today's innovation launch event."

Furthermore, we haven't found any definitive information regarding the lithography machine.

Bryson closed his eyes and looked at these people speechlessly.

They've already manufactured the chips, and now they're telling him they haven't been able to find anything about the lithography machine?

If it didn't come from Asmail, could it have randomly spawned in the desert?

"However, we have also found some bad news in the past few days, and this news is confirmed."

The semiconductor fund in China has made a major breakthrough.

The first generation of lithography machines has now achieved a breakthrough and is about to begin mass production, with an estimated annual output of around 8 to 10 units. This will completely solve the technical problems between 65 and 45nm processes.

"Is there any worse news?"

When will the Motorola issue be resolved?

Bryson said.

The Vice Minister of Commerce looked up some materials and then picked up the conversation.

"Minister, the Motorola issue has dragged on for a long time."

We should have stopped Transsion from acquiring Motorola, but because of the previous administration…

"The Motorola brand and technology are now in Transsion's hands, and they're even trying to steal our resources in the American market. This is very alarming news."

What is your suggestion?

Bryson looked at the deputy minister, wanting him to give the final answer, but the other man just lowered his head, resolutely refusing to take the blame.

At this point, the CIA director stepped forward; he didn't care about such trivial matters.

"A direct ban. Motorola brand sales in the United States are prohibited, and any Transsion products are prohibited from entering the American market."

Bryson hesitated, knowing that investment in fruit production in China had increased significantly this year, and that China had become a dumping ground for American technology products…

They are not yet sure whether a ban would cause a new chain reaction.

"What about Transsion's other products? Screens, optical sensors... and the ban on audio transmission, won't that affect our products?"

The CIA chief has lost his edge. If the sanctions against Transsion push America back into the economic crisis era, even eight lives wouldn't be enough for those people to take.

"We can do it in stages. First, ban Motorola to send a warning to Transsion. If they continue to expand, then we can consider full-scale sanctions?"

Bryson nodded, then looked at the deputy team leader: "Go with this plan, and submit the proposal next week."

…………

Then, after the Transsion S3 was released, Motorola officially held a launch event for the S3 in Europe.

However, the first sales report of Transsion S3 has already been released. With the foundation laid by its predecessor and the impressive 14nm chip, this generation of products has allowed Transsion to firmly establish itself in the high-end market!

Within 24 hours of its first sale, sales exceeded 108 million units.

The standard version only accounted for 30%, while the Pro and Pro Max versions accounted for 70%...

Looking at the sales figures of the Pro Max, Shen Fei nodded silently. "Truly worthy of the Taishan 910..."

"Higher than expected."

"It's much higher." Li Qing's voice was filled with excitement. "Our department estimated it at 85, but it sold for 108 million."

The Pro Max version alone sold 48 units.

"Mr. Shen, our high-end products are truly exceptional."

What is the external reaction?

"Our competitors haven't made any moves yet, but Secretary Zhang sent us a message saying that the United States is considering sanctions against us."

"We are prepared to ban Motorola from manufacturing and selling in the United States unless it changes ownership."

"So, all they know how to do is play this trick?"

"What?"

Shen Fei spoke very softly, so Li Qing didn't hear him clearly, and her face was full of questions.

"It's nothing."

Shen Fei picked up his phone to check Weibo.

#Transsion S3 Pro Max#

#Transsion's 14nm chip makes its global debut#

#Fruit A6 benchmark score is less than half that of Transsion#

"China's chip industry ranks first in the world, retaining its title once again."

"It's really unbelievable. Transsion has already mastered 14nm, while the most advanced technology from other companies is only 28nm, which is two whole generations behind."

"What does a benchmark score of over 4 mean? Does that mean the performance of one S3 Pro Max is equivalent to, or even more than, three iPhone 4s combined?"

Are you asking...?

Lei Jun: Do not disturb me, I am in India, don't ask me.

At the same time, Yu Dazui's official Weibo account was updated once again.

"I believe everyone has already felt the enthusiasm for 14nm. This represents a new era in the chip war, and we happen to have a good father."

So next week, for the Mate 7, there will be three models: the standard version with the Kirin 910 Pro, the Mate 7 Pro with the Kirin 910, and the Pro Max with the 14nm version of the Kirin 910 Pro.

"Old Yu: This is the joy of lying flat."

According to some unreliable rumor, Yu Dazui was on a business trip in Europe at the time when President Ren called him back and told him: "He's been sold out?"

"Hehe, I've heard that too... Huawei is definitely a human trafficking company [doge emoji]"

Meanwhile, tech bloggers were also busy, flocking to offline markets to buy the S3 Pro Max and grabbing the first wave of traffic.

Xiaobai also posted a detailed test after unboxing:

"As everyone knows, Transsion's popularity in China is inseparable from my reviews, so this time we got our hands on the Transsion S3 Pro Max ahead of time."

The screen was filled with boos in the comments...

"Okay, just kidding."

However, Uncle Bai didn't lie too much. Before the press conference started, this blogger had already obtained a prototype, but he didn't show it to everyone for confidentiality reasons.

Now that I've used it for so many days, I'd like to share my experience.

First, regarding benchmark scores, my unit is the top-of-the-line model, and it scored 5.3, which is higher than advertised.

You can easily beat any game right now.

For example, the latest Plants vs. Zombies blind box edition is also easily obtainable.

The screen immediately filled with question marks?

"Isn't this game only playable on desktop?"

"Oh, PopCap's technology is ready?"

"This graphics are seriously from a mobile game? My computer must be malfunctioning!"


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