Netherlands to slow down exports of chipmaking equipment to China


The Dutch foreign trade ministry and the White House’s National Security Council, while declining to comment officially, seem to have struck up a deal. This move aligns the Netherlands with the United States’ not-so-secret efforts to curb China’s access to high-end chipmaking technology. An unofficial ban on some technology sales to China will assist western countries’ push in limiting Beijing’s military powers.

Dutch firm ASML Holding NV, a major user of US-made components, is also one the world’s most important suppliers of machines necessary to make advanced semiconductors - something China needs desperately. Limiting its sales - and likely stopping entirely eventually - it’s likely to put a huge dent in China’s progression.

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