WINGTECH(SH:600745) Guan Cha Zhe Wang·2025-10-28 15:28Core Viewpoint - The Dutch government's forced takeover of the Chinese-controlled ASML Semiconductor has raised concerns about its intentions, with allegations of aiming to transfer control to a local Dutch company, which may lead to significant disruptions in the global automotive supply chain [1][3][4]. Group 1: Company Actions and Reactions - The spokesperson for the parent company, Wingtech Technology, criticized the Dutch government's interference, asserting that any Dutch company taking over ASML Semiconductor would fail as customers would not follow [1]. - Wingtech Technology emphasized that if the Chinese operations were severed from European operations, ASML Semiconductor would lose a significant portion of its backend capacity, which cannot be replaced by Europe or other regions in the foreseeable future [1]. - Following the Dutch government's actions, ASML Semiconductor has seen key employees leave, leading to operational pauses in several industrial sectors [5]. Group 2: Impact on the Industry - The takeover has triggered a "major earthquake" in the global automotive supply chain, affecting major automakers in Europe, the US, and Japan, with warnings from Volvo and Volkswagen about potential temporary closures of European factories if the situation remains unresolved [3]. - A report indicated that 86% of 107 leading European companies across various industries source chips from ASML Semiconductor's production base in China, highlighting the potential risk to a significant portion of European industry [3]. - The Dutch government's actions have prompted urgent discussions with China and other EU member states to seek a "quick and pragmatic solution" to the crisis [3][4]. Group 3: Government and Regulatory Context - The Dutch government invoked a rarely used law from 1952, citing national security concerns to impose restrictions on ASML Semiconductor, preventing any adjustments to assets, intellectual property, or personnel for one year [4]. - The US government has also intervened, with discussions about the "penetration rules" that restrict subsidiaries of entities on the entity list, which directly affects ASML Semiconductor as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Wingtech Technology [4]. - Allegations surfaced that the Chinese team planned to cut 40% of ASML Semiconductor's workforce and relocate operations, although no evidence was provided to support these claims [6].