ASML Denies US Report of EUV Chip Tool Reaching China
ASML refuted a Bloomberg report, cited by U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, that an EUV lithography machine may have reached China in violation of export controls. ASML stated it has never shipped an EUV system or its specialized components to China, tracking all 340 units globally (314 active, 26 retired) with none in China. The company emphasized continuous communication with each tool and compliance with U.S. and Dutch regulations. The U.S. government has not publicly provided evidence.
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ASML Denies Selling EUV Chipmaking Tool to China Following US Concern
On June 28, 2026, ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ:ASML) denied ever shipping an extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography machine to China, responding to concerns raised by US officials. The denial follows a report by Bloomberg that U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick expressed concern that an EUV tool may have reached China in violation of export restrictions. ASML stated it has never shipped an EUV machine or any components specially designed for such equipment to China, and said it consistently adjusted its business to comply with evolving export controls. The Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs separately emphasized that exports require licenses under strict rules and enforcement. The article also notes that Washington proposed legislation in April urging allies to align export controls, and that China is working to develop domestic EUV technology. The report was published by Yahoo Finance and is based on earlier Reuters reporting.
Yahoo FinanceASML Denies Selling EUV Chipmaking Tool to China Following US Concerns
On June 19, 2026, ASML Holding N.V. denied ever shipping an EUV lithography machine to China, after U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick raised concerns that such a tool may have reached China in violation of export restrictions. ASML stated in an email that it had never shipped an EUV machine, nor any component or module specially designed for EUV use, to China. The Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs noted that exports require licenses under strict rules and enforcement. Separately, Washington proposed legislation in April urging allies to align export controls, specifically naming equipment made by the semiconductor firm. The report also highlighted Chinese efforts to develop domestic EUV technology. ASML emphasized it consistently adjusted its business to comply with evolving export control regulations.
Yahoo FinanceASML Denies US Report That EUV Chipmaking Tool Reached China, Calls Rumors Inaccurate and Damaging
ASML, the Dutch semiconductor equipment manufacturer, has firmly denied a report that one of its extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography systems may have been shipped to China in violation of export controls. The denial follows U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick raising concerns with ASML executives about a possible breach. ASML stated it has never shipped an EUV machine, its components, or specialized transport equipment to China. The company tracks all 314 active and 26 retired EUV systems worldwide and says none are in China. ASML noted that EUV scanners continuously communicate with the company and cannot be dismantled or reinstalled without direct ASML assistance. The U.S. government has not publicly produced evidence, but some officials claim to have information about ASML exporting equipment associated with EUV systems, without disclosing details. ASML called the accusations unfounded and damaging to its reputation, reaffirming its compliance with all applicable export control regulations.
Latest from Tom's HardwareASML Denies U.S. Government Report That EUV Chipmaking Tool Was Shipped to China
ASML has denied a report that one of its extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography systems may have reached China in violation of export restrictions. The denial follows a Bloomberg report that U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick questioned ASML executives about the alleged shipment. ASML states it has never shipped an EUV machine, or any component specifically designed for one, to China. The company notes it knows the location of every EUV tool ever built, with 314 currently operating globally and 26 retired—none in China. EUV systems communicate continuously with ASML and cannot be dismantled or reinstalled without direct company assistance. ASML calls the accusations 'unfounded and damaging to its reputation' and reaffirms its commitment to all applicable export control laws, including the Wassenaar Arrangement and recent U.S. and Dutch regulations.
Latest from Tom's HardwareASML Denies US Report That EUV Chipmaking Tool Reached China
ASML has denied claims that one of its extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography systems has been shipped to China in violation of export controls. The denial follows a Bloomberg report stating that U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick questioned ASML executives about the possible breach during recent meetings. ASML insists it knows the location of every EUV tool it has ever built, that none are in China, and that the systems communicate continuously with the company. The Dutch firm also stated it has never shipped any EUV machine, components, or specialized transport equipment to China. The U.S. government has not publicly provided evidence of a complete EUV scanner operating in China, though some officials claim to have information about associated equipment exports. ASML emphasized its compliance with all applicable export control regulations in the U.S. and Netherlands.
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