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Chapter 934 - 513: Don’t Underestimate That University (Please Subscribe)_2

Chapter 934: Chapter 513: Don’t Underestimate That University (Please Subscribe)_2

The Mist City Government even plans to develop the graphene technology from Mist City Arts and Science University into Mist City’s high-tech industry, and furthermore, make it the main pillar of Mist City’s technology sector.

With this development, both Feiyue Group and Mist City Arts and Science University can be said to be on the verge of soaring to great heights.

"The board is aware of this information."

Director Zhang nodded and said, "But this doesn’t prove anything. It’s true that Feiyue Group is leading in the graphene-sector technology, but I’ll repeat my point, do they have the ability to produce chips? With the current complex international situation, even we, Huawei Technology Group, can be choked by foreign countries, let alone them, the Feiyue Group."

Director Zhang’s viewpoint was very clear.

He believed that this news was just a smokescreen deliberately released by Feiyue Group to confuse others.

All that was needed was to persist with the other major domestic manufacturers for a while longer, and they could get the licensing package for Feiyue Group’s graphene battery technology.

Once they obtained Feiyue Group’s licensing package for graphene battery technology, for Huawei Technology Group, compared to a cooperative model of supplying graphene batteries for mobile phones, it would save a huge amount of cost.

"Director Zhang makes a good point."

One of the directors agreed with Director Zhang’s opinion.

At the same time, there were directors who tended to agree with Xiong Tianqi because what Xiong Tianqi said was not unreasonable—if they missed the opportunity for cooperation, it could be a fall into an abyss.

"Director Zhang, but what if it’s true?"

Director Hua looked at Director Zhang and asked.

"If it’s true and Feiyue Group can really produce their own brand of mobile phones, then it would undoubtedly be a huge hit for us, the established brands, and falling into the abyss wouldn’t be out of the question."

Another director nodded slightly and commented on the potential consequences if this matter turned out to be true.

"Tianqi, if I remember correctly, we have an internal agreement with Penguin Group, right? If we stand united with them, Penguin Group has close cooperation with Europe’s Mantech, and Mantech is at the frontier of international graphene research."

Director Xu asked Xiong Tianqi.

Director Xu belonged to those with more neutral views, believing that even if they ultimately missed cooperation with Feiyue Group, there was still the option of Penguin Group.

After all, Penguin Group is engaged in new energy electric cars and needs graphene batteries.

So Penguin Group had already established a close connection with Europe’s Mantech Group early on.

And the strength of Europe’s Mantech Group, of course, is beyond doubt.

"Director Xu, Mantech Group hasn’t had any significant breakthroughs in the field of graphene so far, and I don’t know how long it will take."

Xiong Tianqi replied to Director Xu with a steady voice.

Xiong Tianqi also understood Mantech Group from Europe because when they had initially agreed with Penguin Group to put pressure on Feiyue Group by standing united, Kuang Xuejin, the chairman of Penguin New Energy Electric Car Company, had promised them that there was also the option of Mantech Group.

But as far as Xiong Tianqi knew.

Although Mantech Group in Europe was also part of the frontrunners in graphene research, there hadn’t been any major breakthroughs so far.

Xiong Tianqi also understood that the reason why Feiyue Group was so confident was probably that their technology allowed them to mass-produce high-quality graphene.

With abundant resources of graphene, other graphene battery technologies were not a big issue at all.

In the world of companies engaged in research on graphene materials, almost all of them are stuck on the problem of graphene being difficult to mass-produce.

Therefore,

The backup plan Kuang Xuejin from Penguin New Energy Companies spoke of wasn’t so reliable.

"Ladies and Gentlemen, this is the information I’ve compiled on global graphene technology research. According to the data, both Europe’s Mantech and America’s Ike Technology haven’t made significant advances in graphene research. However, if we look at Mist City Arts and Science University, the nation has already nominated them for the National Science and Technology Award, and I believe everyone understands what that means. Given this, I can almost determine that, in the future, Feiyue Group will perhaps be the only source able to produce graphene materials. So, Director Xu, do you still think the backup plan promised to us by Penguin New Energy Companies is reliable? Our mobile phone industry is not like the new energy vehicle industry, which receives national subsidies. If we fall behind, we will become the next Nokia."

Xiong Tianqi meticulously explained the reasons and even the stakes involved to the directors present.

Upon hearing this, all the directors looked at each other in dismay.

"It’s indeed a conundrum if it’s an adventure,"

"Once the venture fails, just as Xiong Tianqi said, Huawei Technology Group could truly become the next Nokia."

"After all, consumers’ demands for battery life and endurance in future electronic devices are becoming increasingly strong."

"I’ve said all that needs to be said. Let me add one more thing, Mist City Arts and Science University has unlimited potential, and no one should underestimate this institution."

After Xiong Tianqi finished speaking, he said no more.

As for what decision Huawei Technology Group would ultimately make, that would be up to the board of directors to vote on.

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Meanwhile, at the headquarters of Penguin New Energy Companies.

Penguin New Energy Companies had also heard the rumors coming from Mist City Arts and Science University.

"Mr. Kuang, it’s said that Feiyue Group is preparing to make mobile phones and new energy electric cars, which isn’t very favorable for us,"

in the office, Manager Dong Yan said to Kuang Xuejin.

"I’m aware of the news as well."

Kuang Xuejin was not panicked, but rather calmly said, "Director Dong, not just anyone can make cars. Didn’t Mr. Lei of Dami Technology Group also say he wanted to make new energy electric cars? But look now, it’s all unsubstantiated rumors. What capabilities does Feiyue Group have that are better than those of Dami Technology Group?"

In the domestic new energy electric car sector, Kuang Xuejin was very confident in Penguin New Energy Companies that he managed.

Apart from imported Teslas, it was Penguin electric cars from Penguin New Energy that stood out alone.

Some time ago, Dami Technology Group had released news of entering the new energy electric car market, but up till now, it hadn’t even made a splash.

New energy electric cars are indeed the trend of the future, especially since the country has always been promoting energy and emission reductions, with the new energy sector bound to be a major new direction in the future.

But new energy electric cars aren’t something that can be built just because someone decides to do so.

There were countless new energy electric car manufacturers in the country in recent years, but after the big shakeout, only Penguin New Energy electric cars remained.

"Even so, Mr. Kuang, Feiyue Group has basically stopped contacting us, and it seems like they’re leaving us out in the cold,"

Dong Yan said worriedly once more.

"Haven’t you been maintaining contact with Feiyue Group recently?"

Kuang Xuejin asked with a frown upon hearing this.

That shouldn’t be the case.

Although Penguin New Energy had joined forces with Dami Technology and Huawei Technology Group to pressure Feiyue Group, they should definitely still be maintaining contact.

"No, our relationship with Feiyue Group has become a bit strained in recent days,"

Dong Yan said helplessly.

"What happened?"

Kuang Xuejin had been attending various domestic environmental protection summits and forums recently, making appearances at various events since the country’s efforts in environmental protection and energy emission reduction have been increasing over the years.

And as a leading domestic manufacturer in the new energy electric car field, Penguin New Energy Companies naturally had to take part in these summits.

"Q Entertainment Media unexpectedly outmaneuvered us on a film project from Mist City Arts and Science University a while back. Last year, the university’s film project brought in billions at the box office for Feiyue Group. Actions like these from Q Entertainment Media would inevitably lead to resentment from Feiyue Group. And since we were discussing graphene battery collaboration with Feiyue Group, things have become quite complicated,"

Dong Yan explained.

"Chen Xueming, that guy, is really more trouble than he’s worth!"

Upon hearing this, Kuang Xuejin suddenly felt aggravated.