China has slammed new Dutch restrictions on semiconductor exports, calling them a threat to global tech stability. In a fiery Sunday statement, the Chinese Commerce Ministry accused the Netherlands of buckling under U.S. pressure while warning of supply chain disruptions that could \"affect everyone from gamers to AI startups\" .
What’s the Deal with ASML?
The Netherlands’ ASML is the world’s top chipmaking equipment supplier, making its tech crucial for everything from smartphones to military hardware. But new export limits could block Chinese firms from accessing cutting-edge machinery—a move Beijing says is politically motivated.
U.S. Shadow Looms 
\"These restrictions aren’t about security—they’re about kneecapping China’s rise,\" a ministry spokesperson argued, alleging Washington is using the Netherlands to maintain its \"tech supremacy playlist on repeat\".
Global Ripple Effects 
With semiconductor shortages still fresh in memory, China warned the Dutch curbs could:
- Slow innovation in green tech and AI
- Drive up consumer electronics prices
- Create uncertainty for global investors
Talks between Beijing and The Hague continue, but China insists \"the ball is in the Netherlands’ court\" to avoid economic fallout.
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China displeased with Netherlands' expanded chip export restrictions
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