Putting aside other considerations, the research projects for semiconductor chip production alone—such as photolithography machines and essential packaging equipment—required a massive investment of capital. The cost of high-tech R&D was like a bottomless pit; no matter how much money was poured in, it was never enough.
Especially with the era of intelligence dawning, intelligent robotics was a key research direction. Similarly, with the new energy era on the horizon, new energy batteries and vehicles were projects worthy of research and investment. Strategically positioning and investing in lithium mines early, entering the lithium battery industry ahead of time, and acquiring an automobile manufacturer in advance were all worthwhile ventures. Entering these markets during the current financial crisis could also save a great deal on investment costs.
