Policy · 13h ago
Dutch chip sector faces 'very high' Chinese interference risk, study warns
A government-funded report by The Hague Centre for Strategic Studies rates the Dutch semiconductor industry at very high risk of Chinese interference. It calls for stricter vetting at sites like ASML, the key chip equipment maker. The study highlights national security concerns over technology transfer and espionage.
Meridian48 take
The report underscores a growing tension between global chip supply chains and national security, but the 'very high' risk rating may overstate immediate threats without specific incident evidence.
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Dutch chip sector at very high risk of Chinese interference, government-funded study warns — calls for stricter vetting at sites like ASML →
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