ASML Denies EUV Machine Leak to China

ASML, the Dutch tech giant behind ultra-advanced chipmaking machines, is under fire from U.S. officials who allege one of its cutting-edge EUV systems may have secretly ended up in China — a claim ASML firmly denies. While export controls have blocked EUV machines from China since 2019 under U.S. pressure, the Netherlands has also tightened restrictions on less advanced models. Though U.S. officials hint at broader compliance concerns without concrete proof, ASML insists it’s fully compliant. This isn’t the first time the company’s been caught in the crosshairs — a 2018 court case over stolen secrets briefly rattled its stock, but the company says export bans haven’t dented its business. With the Dutch government also revoking licenses for Chinese-bound machines, ASML finds itself in a high-stakes geopolitical balancing act — caught between global trade rules, national security, and the future of semiconductor tech. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/411738ea3fe63b7b