Hytera, a well-known large company in the communications industry, had to temporarily stop all its glory because of a paper ban. Imagine a multibillion-dollar business with annual sales, and suddenly it can't sell their number one product – the walkie-talkie.
Hytera's sudden change
Hytera, this name is well-known in Shenzhen and even in the whole of China. With strong technical force and large market share, it can be described as the leader of the industry. But when U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen visited China, a sudden turmoil pushed Hytera to the forefront. A U.S. court injunction has allowed Hytera to no longer sell products containing walkie-talkie technology, and it has to pay a fine of one million dollars a day. As soon as the news came out, Hytera was shocked internally, and people outside also talked about it.
Hytera's choice
What do you say, what will Hytera do? Tough or softer? Hytera chose the latter. Instead of going against the U.S. courts, they quickly removed the products from major e-commerce platforms. Those walkie-talkies, which were once loved, disappeared overnight.
Motorola's pinning
Why is Hytera like this? In fact, there is Motorola's containment behind it. Motorola is the leader of the walkie-talkie industry and holds many patents in its hands. On the way to development, Hytera accidentally stepped on Motorola's turf, and as a result, Motorola demanded that Hytera pay more than 5 billion yuan in patent fees. Hytera quit, and the two companies started a lawsuit.
Huawei's story
Speaking of which, I have to mention Huawei. Huawei has encountered similar problems, but their approach is different from Hytera's. Huawei increased its R&D investment, developed its own technology, and finally not only broke through the blockade, but also became an industry leader. Huawei's story tells us that the road to independent research and development is difficult, but it works.
The future of Hytera
And that's not all, they now face a choice: whether to continue to rely on someone else's technology or, like Huawei, do it themselves. This is a turning point, not only for Hytera, but also for all Chinese high-tech enterprises. The government and society should also give support to help enterprises embark on the path of independent innovation.
Hytera's predicament is actually an opportunity. In the face of challenges, Hytera and other Chinese companies have the opportunity to re-examine themselves and find new directions. In this way, we can win a place in the competition in the future. This is not only the story of Hytera, but also the story of every Chinese enterprise. We look forward to Hytera being like Huawei, getting out of the predicament and ushering in a new dawn. Let's look forward to the next chapter of Hytera.