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Group 1 - The core point of the article is that Jinzi Ham is diversifying its business by investing in the semiconductor industry, specifically in Zhongsheng Microelectronics, to adapt to market challenges in its main business of meat products [2][3] - Jinzi Ham's investment in Zhongsheng Microelectronics will not exceed 300 million yuan, aiming to acquire up to 20% equity in the company, marking a significant move under the new control of Zheng Qingsheng [2][3] - The investment is a strategic response to the slow growth in Jinzi Ham's main business, which has faced performance declines due to market factors, and aims to enhance long-term sustainable development [3][4] Group 2 - Zhongsheng Microelectronics, founded by key R&D personnel from a U.S. optical communication chip design company, focuses on high-speed optical module core chip development and has been recognized in the "China Future Unicorn TOP 100" list for 2024 and 2025 [3][4] - Currently, Zhongsheng Microelectronics has not yet achieved profitability, reporting revenue of 511,100 yuan and a net loss of 20.37 million yuan for the first seven months of 2025 [4] - The investment will occur in two rounds, with the first round of 100 million yuan based on a pre-investment valuation of Zhongsheng Microelectronics between 1 billion and 1.3 billion yuan, indicating a potential high valuation risk [4][5] Group 3 - Jinzi Ham has previously attempted multiple cross-industry ventures, including investments in rare earths, internet finance, and new energy vehicles, but these efforts have not significantly improved its financial performance [5][6] - Under the previous control of Ren Guilong, Jinzi Ham sought transformation by developing prepared dishes and investing in cloud computing, but these initiatives also faced challenges [6][7] - The recent investment in Zhongsheng Microelectronics is seen as a strategic move to tap into the high-growth potential of the semiconductor industry, which is expected to benefit from the global AI data center construction wave [7]