Dutch Government Expands Controls on Lithography Machines
The Dutch government has expanded its controls on lithography machines, going beyond the policies adopted in 2023 regarding semiconductor export controls. China has expressed its dissatisfaction with this decision.
China’s Response to Dutch Restrictions
China’s Ministry of Commerce has called on the Dutch government to refrain from measures that restrict cooperation and normal development between the semiconductor industries of China and the Netherlands, emphasizing the importance of protecting the interests of businesses in both countries, according to a formal statement issued on Sunday.
This statement comes after the Dutch government expanded its controls on lithography machines, going beyond the policies adopted in 2023 regarding semiconductor export controls. As a ministry spokesperson noted in an online statement, China has expressed dissatisfaction with this decision.
U.S. Pressure and Its Global Impact
The ministry’s statement indicates that the United States is consistently broadening its definition of national security to uphold its dominant position in the global market. It is also exerting pressure on specific countries to enhance restrictions on the export of semiconductors and related equipment. These actions pose a threat to the stability of the global semiconductor supply chain and undermine the legitimate rights of the impacted countries and businesses, as stated by the ministry’s spokesperson.
The statement emphasized that the Dutch government should respect market principles and its contractual obligations, and avoid abusing export control measures. This is to maintain stability in the global semiconductor supply chain and ensure the continuation of international economic cooperation.
The relationship between China and the Netherlands in the technology sector is based on long-standing cooperation, especially in the semiconductor industry, a critical part of the modern global economy. The expansion of Dutch controls, which also includes advanced equipment such as lithography machines, could harm technological progress on both sides and affect the global supply of essential electronic components.
In a world where the semiconductor market is at the center of geopolitical competition between major powers, the issue of export controls on technology has become a central issue in inter-state relations. China continues to call on countries to adhere to the principles of free trade and to enable global economic cooperation, while at the same time maintaining its stance against measures that could hinder its industrial development.
China’s Concerns and Strategic Response
This call highlights China’s concern about the potential consequences of increased controls. It may be part of China’s broader struggle to maintain its position in the semiconductor industry, in the face of growing pressure from Western countries.
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