China Criticizes US, Dutch Chip Export Controls

The U.S. is “overstretching the national security concept” and “abusing export control tools,” a spokesperson for China’s Foreign Ministry told reporters June 30, according to a transcript in English of the regular press conference where the comment was made. The spokesperson, asked about recent steps taken by the Netherlands to restrict exports of advanced semiconductor manufacturing equipment (see 2306300028) and potential future controls imposed by the Biden administration (see 2306290048), said the U.S. is “using all sorts of pretexts to cajole or coerce other countries into joining its technological blockade against China.” The country will “closely monitor relevant developments and firmly defend our lawful rights and interests.”