Introduction: Chicken feathers in one place!
Recently, there was news that more than 10,900 chip companies around the world have been dissolved, and this trend continues, and the software industry has not been spared.
For this phenomenon, many people feel incredible, because before this, everyone thought that the chip industry was a sunrise industry in the future, and the prospects were very bright.
Why, then, did these once-thriving businesses suddenly dissolve en masse?
Some foreign media have reported on this, calling it "a chicken feather".
So, what is the reason for this phenomenon?
What impact will this have on the chip industry?
10,900 chip companies were collectively dissolved.
According to foreign media reports, there are more than 10,900 related chip companies around the world collectively "clearing", among which there are many well-known companies.
Although they have developed to a certain scale and soared, they still have no core competitive technology, which makes it difficult to compete with large enterprises and eventually goes bankrupt.
Among the many zero-clearance enterprises, the number of semiconductor design enterprises even far exceeds that of semiconductor manufacturing enterprises.
This phenomenon has caused widespread concern.
Because if there is no company that can "fill the position", then the entire chip industry will face a huge crisis, and may even lead to the collapse of the industrial chain.
But in the process, many companies have emerged and entered the public eye.
They stand out from the fierce competition and become potential stocks for future development.
It can be seen that in the case of mature technology, the industry will develop in the direction of survival of the fittest.
Relying on market development and being market-oriented is the most in line with the law of the market.
But it's surprising how many companies are doing this this process to be incredible.
Therefore, many people are very confused.
Which companies left early?
Foreign media have reported on this phenomenon and believe that the proportion of zero-COVID enterprises is unexpectedly high.
The reasons for this are also puzzling.
In the long period of exploration, they gradually faced a dilemma.
Among them, many enterprises gained market share in the early stage with the help of state subsidies, but did not have core technology, and eventually collapsed due to lack of competitiveness.
In this context, many semiconductor companies have gradually collapsed, forming a phenomenon of "the tide recedes and the beach is revealed".
These companies have not been profitable for a long time and have survived on state subsidies.
However, they face an existential crisis after the tightening of government subsidy policies.
Judging from the data for June 2023, the number of companies related to integrated circuits reached 94,172.
Of these, 92% are small and medium-sized businesses.
In addition, the number of registered companies is also increasing.
However, 50% of businesses have closed down.
In such a situation, the chip industry has become one of the weakest industries at present.
The reason for the zeroing.
There are two main reasons for zero-COVID.
On the one hand, it is the improvement of technology, and on the other hand, it is the demand of the market.
As technology continues to advance, so does semiconductor technology.
The mainland's chip industry is gradually developing and growing.
But in the process, we also need to pay attention to the positive progress of other countries in the chip industry.
As we all know, after the outbreak of the new crown epidemic, the chip market fell into a downturn for a while.
But now with the end of the epidemic, the market is gradually recovering, and the chip industry has also ushered in a recovery.
In this context, many companies are seizing the market and competing for share.
And in this competition, many companies lose out on small things.
In order to seize the market, they hope to reduce costs and achieve profitability through mass production.
But often it backfires, and the products they produce do not have enough market demand.
On the contrary, it has caused an oversupply of chip products in the market and a surplus of products.
In this case, enterprises are facing huge inventory and operating pressures.
Many businesses are even in danger of going bankrupt.
This phenomenon has also been reflected in foreign media reports.
They called these chip companies "bankrupt enterprises" and pointed out the characteristics of the chip industry during this period as follows:
1. The period is not very business-friendly.
This is because, during this period, various companies are competing for the market.
Small businesses often struggle to stand out from the competition due to lack of capital and low level of technology.
And because of the small scale, the benefits are often relatively low.
In this case, small businesses have limited room to grow and may even face the risk of bankruptcy.
2. During this period, small businesses had a low level of technology.
Due to the lack of capital and technology accumulation, it is often difficult for small enterprises to carry out technology research and development and innovation.
This puts them at a disadvantage in the market competition and makes it difficult to compete with large enterprises.
3. During this period, the market monopoly of large enterprises became more and more obvious.
Due to the advantages of capital, technology and market resources, large enterprises occupy a larger share of the market and form market barriers.
This makes it difficult for small businesses to enter the market, further exacerbating unequal competition in the market.
The impact of zeroing.
This phenomenon not only has an impact on enterprises, but also has a direct impact on social employment and other aspects.
If there is no enterprise to "fill the position", there will be vacancies in the industrial chain, and even faults.
This will lead to the failure of other enterprises in the industrial chain to operate normally, thus affecting the development of social economy.
The zero-COVID phenomenon in the chip industry also highlights the current situation of the mainland chip industry.
We are not lacking in support and promotion for the chip industry.
However, in the process of development, the following points need to be paid attention to:
When it comes to technological advancement, we need to have a clear direction and focus our resources and energy on the research and development of core technologies.
Avoid the hollowing out of technology.
In terms of market competition, we need to realize that technology and market are mutually reinforcing.
Only through the progress of technology can we have an advantage in the market competition.
At the same time, when researching new technologies, we also need to consider whether they meet the market demand to avoid a lack of market demand.
The zero-COVID phenomenon in the chip industry may also mean that the industry will consolidate.
In the process, there is a risk of reallocation of resources.
This could lead to the rise of some large players, and it could also expose others to greater market pressure.
But in any case, this phenomenon will bring us new opportunities and challenges.
epilogue
The phenomenon of 10,900 chip companies collectively "clearing" has attracted widespread attention and discussion.
This phenomenon highlights the fragility of the chip industry and gives us food for thought.
In the face of this phenomenon, we need to think calmly and strengthen our core competitiveness in the future development.
In order to achieve sustainable development, we need governments, businesses and research institutions to work together to find a long-term and sustainable path.
At the same time, we should also emphasize the importance of innovation and technological progress, cultivate more professional talents, and inject new vitality into the development of the chip industry.
In this process, we also need to pay attention to environmental issues, promote the development of green technology, and contribute to sustainable development.
Only in this way can we meet the challenges of the future and achieve higher goals.