Lithography machine: the dawn of China's independent research and development
[The ban is about to be lifted, and the excitement is irrepressible]
I heard that the restrictions of the lithography machine are about to be loosened! It's only been ten days of waiting, and my heart is like a rabbit, plopping and jumping. You must know that this lithography machine is the lifeblood of high-tech, and whether our domestic chips can turn over depends on this baby.
[Lin Yifu's prophecy, ASML's worries]
I remember at a forum in 2021, Lin Yifu's brother said something refreshing: "If you don't sell Chinese lithography machines, China will be able to master it in about 3 years." As soon as these words came out, the CEO of ASML was probably frightened. They know in their hearts that once China masters this technology, as soon as the cost advantage comes out, ASML's position in the global market will not be guaranteed. It's like, the cake you worked so hard to make, and suddenly someone learns the recipe and makes it cheaper than you, do you say it's angry?
[Independent research and development, the dawn of dawn]
But, then again, no one else is to blame for this. Who told us to do it ourselves? In recent years, China has been holding back its strength in the field of science and technology, and we have not gnawed on the hard bone of lithography machine. The lights in the laboratory are bright, and the engineers are working day and night for this moment - to let the Chinese lithography machine stand in the center of the world stage.
[Cost advantage, a weapon for international competition]
Speaking of cost, this is a big killer feature for us. Once the technology is mature and mass production is not a problem, the cost will naturally come down. At that time, in the international market, our Chinese lithography machine is frighteningly cost-effective, and it is difficult for ASML not to be nervous. It's like, if you take one dollar, you can buy someone else's ten dollars of something, do you think this is competitive?
[Market reshuffle, the establishment of a new order]
Of course, the market is never a one-sided decision. ASML is worried, but the rise of China's lithography machine is not a good thing for the global semiconductor industry. Competition intensifies, innovation accelerates, and consumers ultimately benefit. Perhaps, we can take this opportunity to reshape the pattern of the global lithography machine industry.
[Self-reliance in science and technology, the manifestation of national dignity]
Then again, the meaning behind this is much more than just technology and marketing. It is about the dignity of the country and the self-confidence of the nation. Whenever I see the progress of domestic lithography machines, I feel that it is a symbol of China's scientific and technological strength and a witness to our country's self-reliance and self-reliance. Think about it, one day, the whole world is using lithography machines made in China, how exciting will it be?
[Conclusion: The dawn has appeared, and the future can be expected]
The lifting of the ban on lithography machines is not only a liberation of technology, but also a demonstration of national strength.
We in China are telling the world with our own actions that the technological blockade cannot stop us from moving forward.
When the dawn begins to appear, the future can be expected, let us look forward to that day together.
Come on Chinese lithography machine! Let us witness the glorious moment of China's science and technology.