Chapter 170: Successfully Hosting the Product Launch Event (Part 3/4)

They, deep down, did not wish for China to manufacture a fully domestically produced computer chip! Such an event would cause a significant impact not only on America (United States), Cold Country (Russia), and even Neon Country (Japan). The damage was evident! After all, with China’s vast population and rapid economic development, it had become a battleground essential for foreign brands! Losing the Chinese market would be depressing bad news for chip companies worldwide.

“Xiaoli, have you shorted Intel’s stock?” Tang Feng whispered.

“Yes,” Su Xiaoli nodded, saying, “I’ve put in almost a billion, plus ten times leverage, that’s ten billion.”

“So, if Intel’s stock price falls by ten percent, then we can make a billion,” Tang Feng laughed.

“Pretty much. Though leverage has a cost, since it’s only used for one day, it’s negligible,” Su Xiaoli responded.

“It seems stock market does bring quick money! However, Intel’s shareholders must be bleeding by now. Losing so much money all at once, they must be feeling uncomfortable,” Tang Feng commented.

“The stock market is a game. Some earn money, and some lose. Even in a bull market, many investors lose money. Intel’s shareholders have made a lot over the past few years, which is quite good. The worst off are those who just bought Intel stocks; they are really going to suffer,” Su Xiaoli said, shaking her head.

“Stock market involves risks, and investment should be cautious. To make money, you first have to be prepared to lose. I reckon, after our product launch, Intel will definitely take action! It’s said that Intel has developed more advanced computer chips but is reluctant to release them. After all, more advanced chips mean lower yield rates and higher prices. But if Intel does not release them, the company’s revenue will plummet. Then, you can buy a large amount of Intel’s stocks and make another fortune,” Tang Feng said, happily laughing.

Su Xiaoli glanced at him, didn’t say anything, and just smiled along.

After a while, Wei Tianliang and others arrived.

“Tang Feng, let me introduce you! This is Director Wang Feng from the Technology Department. This is Secretary-General Bai Zhenhua from the China Semiconductor Industry Association,” Wei Tianliang introduced the guests attending the product launch.

Tang Feng shook hands with them one by one.

“Tang Feng, you are really extraordinary! With just one person’s effort, you have created the first domestically manufactured computer chip! Truly impressive!” Wang Feng said, giving a thumbs up.

“This achievement belongs to everyone! Just by myself, it wouldn’t have been possible to make the computer chip in such a short time,” Tang Feng responded.

“You are really modest. Everything’s ready, right?” Wang Feng asked.

“Yes,” Tang Feng nodded, “Everything is ready.”

Wei Tianliang gestured for everyone to sit in the front row.

All journalists were in place, as well as some industry-related personnel who had come to hear the news.

After all, if Tang Feng truly produced the first domestically manufactured computer chip, it would have a significant and profound impact on China’s entire semiconductor industry!

The host first announced the identities of the guests.

Then Director Wang Feng spoke.

Clearly, the reporters were not interested in these speeches.

All their attention was on the computer placed on stage.

Finally, it was Tang Feng’s turn to take the stage.

Thunderous applause sounded throughout the venue.

Tang Feng bowed slightly to everyone and then began to introduce the manufacturing process of the computer chip.

“Ladies and gentlemen, leaders, and friends, good morning. I am moved that you have taken your precious time to attend this product launch. Next, I will spend about two hours to introduce our first manufactured computer chip.”

“Our computer chip is named Dragon Heart No.1. I believe that in the near future, Dragon Heart No. 2 and Dragon Heart No. 3 will also be launched.”

“All assembly components of Dragon Heart No. 1 have achieved complete domestic production. In other words, from forging steel materials to manufacturing Dragon Heart No. 1, all materials and equipment have been domestically produced.”

As soon as Tang Feng finished speaking, the venue erupted into an uproar!

Especially the foreign journalists, who looked at each other in disbelief!

They had always been skeptical about the authenticity of this event, and now Tang Feng claimed that everything was domestically produced, which they found hard to believe.

“Mr. Tang, did I hear that right? Did you say everything? Including the lithography machine?” a journalist from America asked dubiously.

“Yes,” Tang Feng nodded, “We have manufactured the world’s most advanced lithography machine capable of producing 256-nanometer chips.”

“This news has not been released before. Are you sure it’s true?” a journalist from Neon Country expressed doubt.

“Of course, it’s true. We have applied for a large number of patents in the field of lithography machines. If you are interested, you can check with the national patent office,” Tang Feng answered.

The journalists present wished they could verify the information immediately.

After all, what Tang Feng said had become a very serious matter!

Originally, the technology of lithography machines was only controlled by companies in America and Japan.

They earned massive profits by leveraging this technology.

If the technology of lithography machines was indeed conquered by a Chinese company, the consequences would be very severe.

“Mr. Tang, could you please demonstrate the computer chip’s performance for everyone?” a journalist actively suggested.

Tang Feng turned on the computer for the demonstration.

The computational power of Dragon Heart No. 1 was indeed strong!

Compared to Intel’s latest chip, it was slightly superior.

“Mr. Tang, I have a question. How can you prove this computer chip was manufactured by yourselves? What if you are using an Intel chip but just changed the name?” a journalist continued to ask probing questions.

“The difference between Intel’s computer chip and the one I manufactured is significant. Could it be that I managed to get a chip that is not yet available on the market? If that’s the case, my capabilities would be too great!” Tang Feng’s lips curled into a cold smile.

“Mr. Tang, manufacturing a computer chip is not the key point. I want to know, how much does it cost to make this chip?” a journalist from Japan asked a new question.

“I cannot disclose the exact cost. But compared to Intel’s computer chip costs, ours is about half. And our computer chip is clearly more advanced than Intel’s,” Tang Feng responded lightly.

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