Netherlands mandates ASML to obtain license for supplying parts and updates to Chinese customers due to export restrictions.

The Dutch government has mandated that ASML, a semiconductor equipment manufacturer, must obtain a license to supply spare parts and software updates for chipmaking equipment sold to Chinese customers, due to new export restrictions. This regulation aligns with U.S. policies and adds two items to the national control list, affecting ASML's 1980di and 1970di machines starting September 6, 2024. The licensing requirement also covers servicing aspects.

September 10, 2024
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