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Current Dutch and Japanese export rules have no restrictions against local firms servicing tools that Chinese clients previously bought.
Xi told the outgoing Dutch prime minister that ‘fragmenting industrial and supply chains will only lead to division and confrontation’
China’s foreign ministry confirms visits by the Dutch leader and trade minister to visit Beijing on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Chinese diplomat’s comments at ICJ appear to endorse armed struggle against Israel in what analyst calls an ‘unanticipated shift’ in stance, but others deny this marks a radical departure, noting Beijing still favours two-state solution.
Most of the Chinese entities that Washington could blacklist were previously identified as chip-making facilities acquired or being built by Huawei.
As the chip equipment giant threatens to expand outside the Netherlands, Chinese social media users are quick to point their finger at US-led export curbs.
The far-right politician, whose anti-Islam, anti-migrant rhetoric swept him to a shock election victory, does not have support of all parties in his coalition.
Guinness World Records officially recognised Bert Janssen’s achievement of living for 39 years and 100 days after receiving his transplant in 1984.
The move could make France the next European country to legalise euthanasia for the terminally ill.
‘Pray for peace’: Isaac Herzog’s presence at the opening ceremony led to protests because of his nation’s offensive against Palestinians in Gaza.
Huawei and SMIC relied on US technology to produce the 7-nm chip for the Mate 60 Pro smartphone, sources told Bloomberg.
The Dutch government is exploring ways to keep ASML from expanding outside the Netherlands after the chip-machinery maker raised concerns about the country’s business climate.
Japan and the Netherlands have responded coolly to a US push to plug holes in its export controls, arguing that they want to first assess the impact of current curbs, sources say.
Mark Rutte is the only official candidate to replace Jens Stoltenberg as secretary general of Nato, which appoints its leader by consensus, requiring the support from all its members.
Fears that ASML’s chip-making equipment will be used for Chinese military ends underlie recent decisions to deny the company export licences, the Dutch trade minister told parliament.
A host of European governments summoned Russian diplomats following the prison death of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny.
Magnificent architecture and menacing reminders of war sharpen the senses on a journey around Europe by rail, from London to Brussels to Budapest – as does the arrival of thieves in the night.
The order came amid concerns that the jet parts were being used in violations of international law during Israel’s Gaza offensive.
The Dutch intelligence agency said it uncovered a Chinese-state-backed attempt to use malware to spy on a computer network that’s used by the country’s armed forces.
Though the demonstrations have wound down in France after government concessions, the movement has taken hold in Germany, Greece, the Netherlands and elsewhere.
Brussels is pushing on with plans to weed out scientific collaborations with Chinese military, but faces resistance on screening outbound investments.
Order bookings rose to €9.19 billion in the fourth quarter from €2.6 billion in July to September in a sign of recovery for the chip industry.
Export investment rules a ‘good start’, but Chinese firms are dodging controls with shell companies and subsidiaries, former Trump official testifies.
The US Commerce Department said imports of tin mill products – silver metal used in cans for food and paint – from the Netherlands, Taiwan, Turkey and the UK are not being dumped
Readers discuss emergency powers for the UN General Assembly, a worrying election win in the Netherlands, and digital government.
President Joe Biden’s administration described the joint statement – joined notably by Britain, Germany and Japan – as a final warning as he weighs possible military strikes against the Houthis if attacks persist.
Dutch chip-making equipment manufacturer ASML was forced to curb more of its exports to China after the Dutch government partially revoked some of its 2023 export licences ahead of the new year.