China targets strategic sectors in Netherlands, report warns, citing ASML

International relationsDutch technology and companies offer Beijing outsize influence over value chainsThe 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. © ReutersJENS KASTNERJuly 15, 2026 09:32 JSTHAMBURG, Germany -- China's use of economic statecraft and espionage on Dutch strategic industries is meant to ensure systemic dependency and Beijing's global industrial leadership, researchers at an influential think tank allege in a recent report, citing pressures applied on chip equipment maker ASML.