China urges the Netherlands not to obstruct bilateral cooperation in the semiconductor industry and not to abuse export controls, the Chinese Ministry of Commerce said in a statement.
She added that the statement came in response to questions from the media. She also said that the two countries communicate frequently and at various levels on this issue, explaining that the decision will harm economic relations.
On Friday, the Dutch government announced new restrictions on exports of some semiconductor equipment, adding to a US-led campaign to limit supplies of components. high-tech to China, according to “Reuters”.
Dutch Trade Minister Lesje Schrenemacher said: “We have taken this step in the interest of the security of our citizens. Such technologies may be used in military applications.”
The new rules regulate that chip manufacturers must obtain a license before they can export, and are expected to take effect on Sept. 1.
Amidst the ongoing tension between the United States and China, economic competition constitutes a strong pressure card in the hands of both parties.
In the context of this pressure, it appears that Washington has decided to impose more restrictions on the export of artificial intelligence chips to Beijing, especially since the US administration is increasingly concerned that it could be used for espionage or otherwise.
Informed sources revealed that the US Department of Commerce may move, next month, to stop shipments of electronic chips manufactured by the American company “NVIDIA” and others to customers in China and other countries as well without obtaining a license, according to the “Wall Street Journal”.
It also indicated that this measure will be part of the final, comprehensive rules for expanding export control measures that were announced last October.
2023-07-01 08:33:36
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