Xinhua News Agency, Beijing, April 20 (by correspondents Jiang Lin, Yu Jiaxin, Liu Yangxi) In response to the United States issuing an export prohibition order to ZTE, ZTE Corporation issued a statement on the 20th that the U.S. Department of Commerce did not complete the relevant investigation. 3. Firmly insisting on the most stringent sanctions against the company is extremely unfair to ZTE and ZTE cannot accept it.
Does the United States' ban on selling orders only address the 'non-compliance' operations of a single company? How big is the gap in the development of China's chip industry? How can we crack the pain of 'core deficiencies' in the future? The reporter conducted multiple interviews for this purpose.
One question: 'The ban on sale' is only aimed at business 'non-compliance' operations?
On April 16, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security made an activation of ZTE and ZTE Communications on the ground that ZTE had not deducted bonuses and issued punishment letters on certain employees involved in historical export control violations in a timely manner. The company refused the decision.
Yin Yimin, chairman of ZTE Corporation, stated his position for the first time on the 20th: 'The United States has expanded the subtle issues indefinitely and has caused great impact on the company. We will solve the problem through all legal means.'
“This time the ban on selling orders” is part of the long business dispute between ZTE and the US. Enterprises should learn a lesson and they must abide by laws and regulations when they operate overseas. But we must also realize that the ZTE incident is essentially a battle of science and technology. Be wary of the politicization of economic conflicts in the United States. ' Economist Zhang Lianqi thinks.
The U.S. side acts against China, but it will ultimately hurt the U.S. itself. It will not only lose tens of thousands of jobs, but will also affect hundreds of U.S. companies that have conducted extensive cooperation with ZTE Corporation and shake the international community. Confidence in the U.S. trade and investment environment. 'The spokesman of the Ministry of Commerce said at peak.
"We hope that the US will properly handle the matter in accordance with regulations. The Ministry of Commerce will pay close attention to the progress of the situation and stand ready to take necessary measures to safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese companies. ' Gao Feng said that if the United States persists in adopting the unilateralist protection policy, it will not hesitate to hurt both China and the U.S. The interests of Chinese companies are trying to contain China's development and forcing China to make concessions. That is miscalculation.
Second question: Is there really such a big gap in the development of China's chip industry?
Industry insiders pointed out that ZTE's 'sales orders' disclosed the anxiety of the United States towards China's high-end manufacturing. On the other hand, it also warned us to face the gap between its own short-board and high-tech fields.
The chip is regarded as the 'engine' of the information age and is a comprehensive embodiment of a country's high-end manufacturing capabilities.
'The ZTE incident is not equivalent to the entire level of China's manufacturing industry, but it is not a case in China's manufacturing.' Zhang Lianqi said that China's 'core' dilemma represents a certain degree of the status quo in China: It is big enough and not strong enough.
From big to strong, it is critical to see whether there has been import substitution in the high value-added stages of technology-intensive industries and industrial chains, whether it has reached the high end of the industry chain, whether it has mastered key technologies and can iteratively innovate.
Ye Tianchun, director of the Institute of Microelectronics of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, frankly stated: 'We do have shortcomings in chip design, manufacturing, etc., especially in the manufacturing sector. We have not fully mastered some of the core technologies and key equipment, but we have layouts for these technologies. The gap with foreign countries continues to narrow. '
In recent years, a number of key equipments for integrated circuit manufacturing in China have achieved breakthroughs from scratch and the technological level has been fully upgraded. Taking ZTE Corporation as an example, its international patent applications rank among the top three in the world for eight consecutive years. A large number of self-developed special chips are used in the main products.
'Only if it is strong, will the other party treat you as an opponent. The 'sale order' reflects to a certain degree the United States' vigilance and concern for the development of China's high-end manufacturing industry.' Zhang Ping, a professor at Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications said.
Three questions: How will China crack the 'core' pain in the future?
In the future, can China crack the pain of 'core deficiencies'? Experts pointed out: We must not be arrogant or arrogant. We must firmly resolutely resolve our own development, maintain our strategic determination, and continue to innovate at the same time, increase open cooperation, and achieve more chips. The field is moving towards high-end industrial development.
In Ye Tianchun's view, the ZTE incident sounded a warning bell to China. Now that we must unify our thinking and discard the practice of 'buying better than buying', we are determined to persevere in the key technology and equipment in our hands. Otherwise it will continue to be controlled by others.
'China has its own significant advantages. For example, it is vigorously implementing 'Made in China 2025' and has a huge market. China's rapid development in semiconductors and other fields will be expected to complement the short board into the next 10 to 20 years. An echelon. ' Zhang Ping is full of confidence.
Thanks to the institutional advantages, capital advantages, and market advantages of China's efforts to concentrate on major issues, some chip manufacturing and design companies are gradually turning to China. High-end talent in the semiconductor industry is also gathering in China.
"These are undoubtedly the accelerators for the development of the industry. ' A semiconductor industry veteran said with emotion that in the past, the display in the 'coreless screen' has undergone over 10 years of development and has completely relied on imports to become the largest in the world. Global technology evolution, the core problem can certainly be solved.
High-tech development requires more patience and confidence. With the rise of global trade protectionism, the road to jump is doomed.
Zhao Changwen, Minister of Industry and Economic Research at the Development Research Center of the State Council, said: 'No matter what disturbances are encountered, we must maintain our strategic determination to accelerate the implementation of 'Made in China 2025' in accordance with the preset goals and pace. As a persistent market Leading, open and inclusive strategic planning, also welcome foreign companies to participate in, to achieve win-win cooperation. '