The bottom module of an EUV machine made by ASML, seen at the headquarters of Belgian chip research lab IMEC in March. Once fully assembled, the machine will be used to develop and commercialize future generations of computer chips in Belgium. © Reuters
HAMBURG, Germany — Researchers at a prominent think tank say China is employing economic statecraft and espionage against Dutch strategic industries to foster dependence and secure Beijing’s global industrial dominance, noting that chip‑equipment giant ASML is a focal point of these pressures.
