According to a report by Reuters, on May 23rd local time, David Sachs, the White House's responsible person for artificial intelligence and cryptocurrency affairs, clamored that restricting the sale of extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography equipment to China is "the most important single export control measure" in the semiconductor field for the United States. Sachs wrote on the platform X: "The first Trump administration initiated this restriction measure, and it is crucial to continue it." [Image: https://p3-sign.toutiaoimg.com/tos-cn-i-axegupay5k/3809c119f9d3493d8572e6c1de519216~tplv-tt-origin-web:gif.jpeg?_iz=58558&from=article.pc_detail&lk3s=953192f4&x-expires=1748654169&x-signature=BTWCsBnRAhs2WwfL2Qx6zMPpdG4%3D] White House's responsible person for artificial intelligence and cryptocurrency affairs, David Sachs - The Wall Street Journal The Netherlands is the home country of ASML, the only global manufacturer of high-end lithography machines used in the production of advanced semiconductors. However, due to pressure from the United States and other reasons, ASML has never directly sold its most advanced EUV lithography machines to China. According to a May 23rd report by Bloomberg, Dutch Foreign Minister Kaspar Feldkamp stated during his visit to China that China has requested the Netherlands to ease export restrictions related to the semiconductor industry. This is the first visit to China by a cabinet member of the new Dutch government since it took office in July 2024. During talks with Chinese officials, both countries agreed to further deepen cooperation in trade and technology and maintain communication regarding various matters related to semiconductor technology cooperation. Feldkamp also expressed confidence that he would discuss this issue again with Chinese officials when Dutch Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation Renate Klever visits Beijing next month. In response to relevant situations, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning stated on the same day that during the visit of Dutch Foreign Minister Kaspar Feldkamp, Vice Premier Ding Xuegang and State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi held separate meetings and exchanges of opinions with him on bilateral relations and issues of common concern. The two foreign ministers also reached six points of consensus. Regarding the issue of semiconductor export controls, China has repeatedly expressed its position. The semiconductor industry is highly globalized, and the formation of supply chains is the result of market and corporate choices. For some time now, individual countries have generalized the concept of national security, imposed indiscriminate export controls and "long-arm jurisdiction," seriously threatening the stability of global supply chains. China and the Netherlands have strong complementarity in the semiconductor sector, with mutually beneficial and win-win cooperation. Both sides will maintain close communication through existing channels. China is willing to work together with the international community, including the Netherlands, to uphold open cooperation and jointly maintain the stability of the global semiconductor supply chain. This article is an exclusive contribution from Guancha Observer, and unauthorized reproduction is prohibited. Original source: https://www.toutiao.com/article/7507810997060289075/ Disclaimer: This article solely represents the author's views. Please express your attitude by clicking the 'Top' or 'Downvote' button below.