Chinese chipmakers have big incentives to develop alternatives to ASML machines they cannot buy under U.S.-led restrictions. These have become a headache for ASML since 2018, as Washington seeks to limit Beijing s ability to make its own advanced chips.
China Asml Equipment: The Dutch government, a close US ally, has not ruled out denying export licences - which cover both exports and maintenance - to ASML in some cases where it sees a security risk. However, it has no plans for a blanket ban.
US Chip Curbs: The department said the survey, which will begin in January, aims to "reduce national security risks posed by" China and will focus on the use and sourcing of Chinese-manufactured legacy chips in the supply chains of critical U.S. industries.
International Business News: Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. has reversed its plans to spin off and list its $11 billion cloud business due to the escalating fight between the US and C