A statement obtained by ASML shows that the Dutch government will partially issue export licenses for the previously issued NXT:2050i and NXT:2100i lithography machines for shipment in 2023. ASML said this will have an impact on the company's individual customers in China. At the same time, the company does not expect the revocation of export licenses and U.S. export control restrictions to have a significant impact on its financial situation in 2023.
The statement also showed that in recent communications with ASML, the US government further clarified the scope and impact of its export controls. The United States issued export control rules on October 17, 2023, restricting the shipment of specific models of mid-to-high-end DUV immersion lithography machines to individual advanced chip manufacturing fabs.
ASML stated in a statement: "ASML continues to be committed to complying with all applicable laws and regulations in the countries/regions in which it operates, including export control regulations."
Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Wang Wenbin hosted a regular press conference. A reporter from Bloomberg asked: It is reported that the United States has asked Dutch photolithography machine manufacturer ASML to stop exporting certain types of photolithography machines to China. The "ban" will take effect this month. What is China's comment on this?
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Wang Wenbin responded that China has taken note of relevant reports. China has always opposed the United States' generalization of the concept of national security and its use of various excuses to coerce other countries into imposing a technological blockade against China. Semiconductors are a highly globalized industry. Against the background of the deep economic integration of various countries, the United States’ hegemonic and bullying behavior seriously violates international trade rules, severely damages the global semiconductor industry pattern, and seriously affects the security and stability of the international industrial and supply chains. It must You will reap the consequences.
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Wang Wenbin said that China urges the Netherlands to uphold an objective and fair stance and market principles, respect the spirit of the contract, take practical actions to safeguard the common interests of China and the Netherlands and their enterprises, and maintain the stability, freedom, openness, fairness, and stability of the international industrial and supply chains. A non-discriminatory international trade environment. China will pay close attention to relevant trends and resolutely safeguard its legitimate rights and interests.
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