China Urges Netherlands to Uphold Market Principles Amid New Chip Equipment Export Controls
The Chinese Ministry of Commerce has expressed strong dissatisfaction with the Netherlands' recent decision to expand export controls on semiconductor manufacturing equipment. On September 6, the Dutch government announced new licensing requirements for ASML’s 1970i and 1980i deep ultraviolet (DUV) immersion lithography tools. In response, a spokesperson for China’s Ministry of Commerce criticized the move, attributing it to pressure from the United States under the pretext of national security. China argues that these restrictions threaten the stability of the global semiconductor supply chain and harm the interests of affected nations and companies. Beijing has called on the Netherlands to respect international trade rules and uphold market principles to ensure continued cooperation and stability within the semiconductor industry. This diplomatic friction highlights the ongoing geopolitical tensions surrounding advanced technology trade and the broader impact of US-led export restrictions on global tech supply chains.
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China Urges Netherlands to Uphold Market Principles Amid New Chip Equipment Export Controls
The Chinese Ministry of Commerce has expressed strong dissatisfaction with the Netherlands' recent decision to expand export controls on semiconductor manufacturing equipment. On September 6, the Dutch government announced new licensing requirements for ASML’s 1970i and 1980i deep ultraviolet (DUV) immersion lithography tools. In response, a spokesperson for China’s Ministry of Commerce criticized the move, attributing it to pressure from the United States under the pretext of national security. China argues that these restrictions threaten the stability of the global semiconductor supply chain and harm the interests of affected nations and companies. Beijing has called on the Netherlands to respect international trade rules and uphold market principles to ensure continued cooperation and stability within the semiconductor industry. This diplomatic friction highlights the ongoing geopolitical tensions surrounding advanced technology trade and the broader impact of US-led export restrictions on global tech supply chains.
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