To introduce industry standards, someone must approve of it. If others don't approve of it, you can just say that it is a standard. What's the use of that?!
It was the same for the DVD industry. First, there must be people producing DVDs. After that, there must be people buying the DVDs.
Now, the MPEG technology's patent was in Feng Yu's hands. No matter how advanced the technologies of other companies were, they could not use it. If they were to use it for profits, it would be an infringement of rights!
Feng Yu wants to see how you all are going to implement your standards with the patent in my hands! I will let you all have no time to care about the DVD standards first. Let's see if you all will bite!
After Wind & Rain Electronics and Philips had developed the Super VCD prototype and tested it, Feng Yu asked his men to hold a tender for the authorization of MPEG technologies.
Sony, Toshiba, and the rest of the companies were feeling proud. How is it? You all are afraid after we introduce our new technology standards? You all have no choice but to authorize this technology.
Once we finish our research and come up with the more advanced third generation technology, we will have the final say in this industry!
Of course, these companies were also very interested in MPEG technologies. If they could produce VCD or develop the MPEG-II technology to produce DVDs, they will be able to make high profits.
If Wind & Rain Electronics refused to let go of the MPEG-II technology, it doesn't matter. We will set the relevant standards first and force you all to exchange technologies. In the end, we will still be the ones making the most money!
Of course, they were also interested in making money one day earlier. Especially this time, they were also invited to this tender.
Sony, Toshiba, Hewlett-Packard, Pioneer, etc. gathered in Hua Xia again. The previous time, they had only sent their ordinary representatives. This time, the representatives were at least Deputy Directors.
They knew the value of this technology. If all of them could work together and not introduce the DVD, they would be able to make high profits from the VCD.
Wind and Rain VCD was not able to make a name for themselves in the industry was also because of their boycott. When they also have this product, they will not boycott it anymore. No one would say no to money.
These companies followed the same principle. Profit comes first. When they have common interests, they will let bygones be bygones and work together to make money.
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"Feng Yu, I heard that Wind & Rain Electronics will be holding a patent authorization tender, and many international electronics companies will be attending. Why is it not held in Bing City?" Zhang Ruiqiang got wind of this and called Feng Yu.
"You also said that these are all international electronics companies, and this technology has nothing to do with Bing City. Wind & Rain Electronics's headquarters is in Hefei. I chose to stay in Beijing because it's more suitable here. Moreover, the leaders of the ministries and commissions will be participating. If you're interested, I'll send you an invitation, and you can come and play. "
Beijing was bigger and could better represent Hua Xia's image. Bing City was still too remote, and the traffic was worse than Beijing. Many exhibitors had complained that they could not even find a taxi in Bing City.
"Forget it then. I'm quite busy here. Next time something like this happens, remember your hometown. "
"It's fine. Songjiang Motorcycles will be introducing the third generation of Songjiang – Light Ride soon. Bing City will be livelier."
Zhang Ruiqiang hung up the phone. For Bing City's development, he had to be thick-skinned.
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Deputy Mayor Liu smiled and shook hands with Feng Yu: "Ah, General Manager Feng, so many international companies are attending this tender. I really want to thank you."
"Mayor Liu, I can't help you with how many investors you can get. Our company's headquarters is in Hefei, and the leaders there had been scolding us behind our backs."
"The leaders there are still trying to act nice. Why don't you move Wind & Rain Electronics's headquarters to Beijing? I will help you with the paperwork, and I will even give you a 1 year tax exemption." Deputy Mayor Liu said jokingly.
Feng Yu smiled and rejected. Although it sounded like a joke, if Feng Yu nodded, Deputy Mayor Liu would surely take it seriously and must get this done. The annual taxes will not be a small amount.
If Feng Yu could get investments, it would be a political achievement. Who cares which city he snatched it from?
"Mayor Liu, those foreign investors might be arrogant, but they are just ordinary people. If not, why would they come all the way here to buy our company's technologies? That's why you must not give them too many benefits during the negotiations. Also, we must protect the environment. We must not let them pollute our capital. "
"I know. Actually, it is not suitable for us to invest in Beijing to build a factory, and we can't offer them good terms. But we can ask them to set up their Chinese branch headquarters here, and we can give them some preferential policies."
Feng Yu knew that he had worried too much. Since Li Shiqiang could reach this position, he was not a fool. He knew what was going on. They want a company and not a factory. All they want is benefits.
"The tender meeting is about to start. Let's go." Feng Yu said.
Deputy Mayor Liu gave a passionate opening speech. He praised Wind & Rain Electronics and Hua Xia's electronics industry. After that, he talked about Hua Xia's environment and hopes everyone will invest in Hua Xia. At the end, he announced the start of this tender meeting.
Actually, it does not matter if Deputy Mayor Liu is here or not. Feng Yu had invited him because he wanted to give him some political achievements.
The one who will decide the winning bidder is Feng Yu.
Jiang Wanmeng walked to the front of the stage and looked at the people below. He was very excited. So many representatives of the industry's giants are here to listen to his lecture.
Jiang Wanmeng took out a Wind and rain VCD player and showed everyone the features of this VCD player. This VCD player is different from the one in the electronics exhibition. It has more functions, lighter, and smaller.
"The last time our country held the World Consumer Electronics Exhibition, many people noticed our products and came to ask if they wanted to buy the patent authorization of this technology. But at that time, our company had just introduced our products and rejected most of them. Now, our company realized that this industry cannot be developed by just one or two companies. For the sake of the industry's development, and for the consumers to enjoy this product earlier, we decided to license the patent. "
"The licensing method is simple. For every unit produced, you must pay us, Wind & Rain Electronics, at least 50 USD. This is because we had invested an astronomical amount into our research."
Sony's representative raised his hand and asked: "Didn't you all develop the MPEG-II technology? Why don't you license it? We are not interested in this first generation technology. "
Jiang Wanmeng nodded: "Ok. Security, please send Sony's representative out. They had given up the opportunity to get the patent authorization. If there are any other companies that are not interested, you can also leave."
Sony's representative was stunned. Chase me out of the meeting?
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