(Amsterdam Road Power Power) was worried that the Dutch photoresal giant Acemo's computer chip equipment would be used by China for military purposes. The Dutch official recently decided to withdraw the license to some products exported to China.
ASML (ASML) confirmed that the Dutch government's export license to China withdrawal from China in January this year, Dutch Reform Member Zedik had asked questions in Congress a few days ago.
Dutch Minister of Trade Fan Lewen did not explain to the withdrawal license during the Congress on February 5th, but said: "China focuses on the introduction of foreign professional technology, including the professional knowledge of the Dutch in the field of light,To promote Beijing's self -sufficiency in military technology development. "
He said that advanced semiconductors manufactured by ASML can be used for "high -value weapon systems and large -scale killing weapons". When the Dutch government reviews the decision of export permits, it will focus on "the risk of bad ultimate use."
Due to the pressure of the United States, the Dutch government requested ASML last year to apply for a permit when exporting the deep ultraviolet light carving machine exported to the middle -end product.The company's most advanced tools have never been sold in China.
Fan Lewen also added that since the launch of a license in September last year, the official "has approved several applications to export advanced semiconductor equipment to China."The official is expected to have about 20 such applications this year, but there is no specific explanation that there will be from China.
Zedik on Monday (19th) told Reuters: "I'm not saying that there is no security problem or (withdrawal of licenses).Security risk, there is economic reasons behind "
"Although the export of China faces stricter reviews, ASML said that after the sales of sales last year, the sales materials in China could remain stable in 2024.
