The Chinese Ministry of Commerce stated in a statement that "China urges the Netherlands not to obstruct bilateral cooperation in the semiconductor industry and not to misuse export controls." It added that "the statement came in response to questions from the media." It also mentioned that "the two countries communicate regularly and at various levels on this issue."
This follows the Dutch government's announcement on Friday regarding new restrictions on the export of certain semiconductor equipment, which reinforces a campaign led by the United States to limit the supply of high-tech components to China.
