Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-10-16 03:04Group 1 - The Chinese Ministry of Commerce announced export controls on certain overseas rare earth-related items containing Chinese components, affecting items with a value ratio of 0.1% or more, including those produced using Chinese technology and equipment [2] - China accounts for nearly 90% of the global supply of rare earth elements, which are essential for semiconductor chips and manufacturing equipment, indicating that the new policy could impact most chip manufacturers and semiconductor equipment suppliers [2] Group 2 - ASML's CFO, Roger Dassen, stated that the company is well-prepared for China's export controls on rare earth elements and has sufficient raw material inventory to meet short-term customer needs [3] - ASML uses some rare earth materials in its magnets and batteries, but there are concerns that the company may face shipping delays of several weeks due to the new restrictions [3] - Dassen's recent comments downplayed concerns about potential supply chain disruptions, emphasizing the company's long delivery times and material reserves for the upcoming months [3]