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introduction
From a "second-generation official" who doesn't know anything about chips, to becoming a recognized chip leader in the mainland. He is Jiang Shangzhou. Different from the path of high-ranking cadres in the imagination of ordinary people, Jiang Shangzhou not only broke the shackles of identity with his wisdom and perseverance, but also left a strong mark in the history of China's integrated circuit industry.
Today, let's take a look at the extraordinary life of this technology commander and explore how he single-handedly led China's chip industry from scratch to the center of the world stage.
The transformation of the descendants of the revolution and the talents of Tsinghua University
The story of Jiang Shangzhou is an extraordinary journey from a revolutionary descendant to a leader in science and technology. Born in a revolutionary family, Jiang Shangzhou's childhood and adolescence were immersed in the inheritance of red genes, and his father, Jiang Yizhen, was one of the important leaders in the early days of the founding of New China, and served as the governor of Fujian Province and the secretary of the Hebei Provincial Party Committee.
However, Jiang Shangzhou was not satisfied with his comfort zone because of his background, on the contrary, he chose a path full of challenges, and interpreted the true meaning of "knowledge changes destiny" with practical actions.
In 1977, when the dawn of the college entrance examination shone on the land of China again, Jiang Shangzhou was successfully admitted to the Radio Department of Tsinghua University with his own efforts, which was the starting point of his scientific and technological dream. In Tsinghua Garden, he not only immersed himself in books and absorbed the nutrients of science, but also met the other half of his life, Wu Qidi.
The two bonded together in the same ideals and pursuits, and Wu Qidi later made great achievements in the field of education, serving as the president of Tongji University and the vice minister of education of China.
However, Jiang Shangzhou's life was not all smooth sailing. The turbulent years of the Cultural Revolution interrupted his studies, and he was assigned to work in the Kunming Post and Telecommunications Equipment Factory in Yunnan Province.
But even in the face of adversity, Jiang Shangzhou's thirst for knowledge has not diminished. After the Cultural Revolution, he returned to school and completed his postgraduate studies at Tsinghua University, and in 1980 he was offered the opportunity to study at ETH Zurich, Switzerland, for a doctorate in the communications industry.
During his studies in Switzerland, Jiang Shangzhou not only mastered cutting-edge scientific and technological knowledge, but more importantly, he broadened his international vision and learned how to combine theory and practice, laying a solid foundation for his future ambitions in the field of science and technology.
From the deputy mayor of Sanya to the founder of the chip industry
In 1992, when China's reform and opening up entered the deep-water area, Jiang Shangzhou responded to the call of the country and went south to Hainan to serve as the deputy mayor of Sanya. At that time, Sanya was just an obscure small fishing village, and the arrival of the boat on the river was like a fresh wind, blowing away the silence here.
He not only brought advanced ideas, but also practiced the purpose of "serving the people" with practical actions. In Sanya, Jiang Shangzhou presided over the large-scale construction of infrastructure, including the renovation and upgrading of roads, bridges and airports, and he personally discussed with the people to implement landmark projects such as Yalong Bay and Phoenix Airport, making Sanya a tourist destination comparable to Hawaii.
However, Jiang Shangzhou's vision is not limited to the city and pond in front of him. In his view, true prosperity comes from the prosperity of industry. In 1998, Jiang Shangzhou was transferred to the post of Party Secretary and Director of the Management Committee of Yangpu Development Zone, which is vast and sparsely populated, rich in resources, especially natural gas reserves.
Jiang Shangzhou was keenly aware of this advantage, and under his leadership, the Yangpu Development Zone quickly became a hot spot for investment, with Asia's largest fertilizer plant rising here, injecting strong impetus into local and national agricultural development.
Commander in chief on the chip battlefield
Jiang Shangzhou's leadership and contribution to the country's development are not only reflected in his promotion of the local economy, but also in the fact that he has expanded his vision to the frontier of science and technology, especially in the field of integrated circuits.
In 2001, Jiang moved to Shanghai as deputy director of the Shanghai Municipal Economic Commission, a move that marked his transition from a local governor to a promoter of the technology industry.
He is keenly aware that the chip industry is the core of future scientific and technological competition and an important embodiment of national strength. Therefore, he listed the integrated circuit industry as a key development project in Shanghai, and began to promote a series of measures aimed at improving the local chip manufacturing capacity and technical level.
Jiang Shangzhou knows that the development of the chip industry is inseparable from the support of top talents. He personally went to United States Silicon Valley to send a sincere invitation to overseas Chinese scientists and entrepreneurs, encouraging them to return to China with their technology and dreams and participate in the construction of China's chip industry.
Under his inspiration, groups of overseas elites have responded to the call, they not only brought advanced technology and management experience, but also injected fresh blood and innovation vitality into China's chip industry.
With the successful operation of SMIC, China not only broke the monopoly of foreign countries in the field of chip manufacturing, but also provided a stable foundry platform for chip design enterprises, which greatly promoted the improvement and development of China's integrated circuit industry chain.
At the same time, Yin Zhiyao's China Micro Semiconductor and Wang Hui's Shengmei Semiconductor have made breakthroughs in the fields of plasma etching machine, electrochemical polishing and electroplating copper respectively, and the mastery of these core technologies has laid a solid foundation for the localization of China's chip manufacturing equipment.
Shengmei Semiconductor started from United States, with its leading advantages in electrochemical polishing and electroplating copper technology, it has attracted the attention of the United States Space Administration and the Ministry of Defense, and even faces the risk of being acquired by United States. After Jiang Shangzhou learned about it, he made a decisive move to introduce Shengmei Semiconductor to China, making it an important part of Shanghai's chip manufacturing industry chain.
Jiang Shangzhou's layout in the chip industry has not only enhanced China's competitiveness in this field, but also profoundly affected the pattern of the global chip industry. He firmly believes that chips are the country's "technological territory" and a key position in future scientific and technological wars.
Under his promotion, Shanghai has gradually formed a complete chip industry chain integrating design, manufacturing, packaging and testing, and has become one of the most influential integrated circuit industry bases in China and even Asia.
Lithography machine dream and scientific and technological sovereignty
Lithography machine, as a key equipment for chip manufacturing, has a high technical complexity and has been monopolized by a few developed countries for a long time. In the face of this technical barrier, Jiang Shangzhou did not flinch, but firmly embarked on the road of independent research and development, and his goal is to let China master this core technology and no longer be controlled by others.
In the process of promoting the lithography machine project, Jiang Shangzhou faced a huge challenge. Problems such as technical difficulty, capital investment, and R&D cycle are like insurmountable mountains in front of us. Many experts and officials are skeptical, fearing that the project could be costly and not make substantial progress.
However, with a high sense of responsibility for national interests and a deep insight into the development trend of science and technology, Jiang Shangzhou has unremittingly promoted the preparation and implementation of the lithography machine project.
He has traveled back and forth to all parts of the country many times, communicating with relevant enterprises and research institutions to seek support. Jiang Shangzhou knows very well that in order to overcome the problem of lithography machines, it is necessary to gather the strength of the whole country to form a situation of coordinated operations.
With his efforts, Shanghai Microelectronics Equipment Co., Ltd. came into being and became the main force in the research and development of lithography machines in China. The establishment of this company embodies the will of the country, brings together industry elites, and carries the dream of China's scientific and technological self-reliance and self-reliance.
He Rongming, the CEO of Shanghai Microelectronics, commented on Jiang Shangzhou, revealing his deep understanding of the concept of "technological territory". He Rongming pointed out that the independent research and development of lithography machine is not only a technological breakthrough, but also a safeguard of national sovereignty.
The concept of "technological territory" means that the strength of the country should not only be reflected in the vastness of the country's land area, but also in the leading position in the field of science and technology. The absence of advanced technology means being passive in international competition, and may even lose the independence of the country.
Jiang Shangzhou's lithography machine dream is a vivid interpretation of this concept. He knows very well that only by mastering the core technology can he straighten his waist on the international stage and truly realize the prosperity and strength of the country.
Under his promotion, Shanghai Microelectronics Equipment Co., Ltd. has achieved phased results in the research and development of lithography machines, although there is still a gap with the most advanced level in the world, but this has undoubtedly laid a solid foundation for the long-term development of China's chip industry.
epilogue
Today, China's chip industry is standing at a new historical starting point and is facing unprecedented opportunities and challenges. Inspired by the spirit of Jiang Shangzhou, a new generation of scientific and technological workers are devoting themselves to chip R&D and manufacturing with unprecedented enthusiasm and creativity.
They know that chips are not only the product of science and technology, but also the key to the country's future competitiveness. As Jiang Shangzhou predicted, "Chips can turn over battles and create miracles." "In the future journey, China's chip industry will continue to write its own glorious chapter and contribute to the prosperity of the country.
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