China Urges Netherlands Not to Abuse Export Control Measures

China’s Ministry of Commerce said that the Netherlands should not hinder bilateral cooperation in the semiconductor industry and not abuse export control measures. The ministry added that it supports “open international trade and the free movement of technology” and called on both countries to adhere to market principles, respect the spirit of contract and work to safeguard global industrial and supply chains and the shared interests of the two countries companies. The Dutch government on Friday announced new restrictions on exports of some semiconductor equipment, boosting a U.S.-led drive to curb supplies from China. It cited national security concerns in … Continue reading China Urges Netherlands Not to Abuse Export Control Measures