Group 1 - The Dutch government has imposed restrictions on ASML, a subsidiary of China's Wingtech Technology, preventing it from making any adjustments to its assets, intellectual property, business, or personnel for one year, effectively stripping the company of its operational control [1] - In response, China implemented export controls on ASML on October 4, prohibiting its Chinese factories from exporting products, which directly impacts the company's production capabilities as most of its capacity is based in China [3][5] - ASML's production facilities in China, particularly in Dongguan, are critical, accounting for 70% of its final product shipments, and the export restrictions mean that components cannot be sent to the Netherlands for assembly, potentially rendering the company non-operational [5][7] Group 2 - The European Automobile Manufacturers Association has issued an urgent warning regarding potential disruptions in chip supply from ASML, which could severely affect the European automotive industry and lead to production line shutdowns [5][7] - The Dutch government's actions, influenced by pressure from the United States, have backfired, putting the entire European automotive sector at risk, as they did not anticipate China's swift and targeted countermeasures [7][9] - Following the backlash, the Dutch Economic Affairs Minister attempted to distance the government from the decision to take over ASML, indicating a state of panic within Dutch authorities as they seek to negotiate exemptions from the export controls with China [9][11]
荷兰对中国企业“抢劫”,中方快速精准反制,重创欧洲汽车制造业
Xin Lang Cai Jing·2025-10-19 19:17