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Dutch to restrict chip equipment exports amid US pressure

The Netherlands has introduced new export restrictions on certain semiconductor manufacturing equipment, citing national security reasons. Although the Dutch government did not explicitly mention China, the move comes amid pressure from the US to limit the sale of chip technology to China. The restrictions will impact ASML, the country's largest chip equipment maker. The US is engaged in an arms race with China over semiconductor supply chain control.