Xi tells Dutch prime minister: No force can stop China's tech advance
China and Netherlands discuss semiconductor industry cooperation amidst export restrictions.
- Bilawal Riaz
- 1 min read
Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte in Beijing to discuss China’s technological progress, particularly in the semiconductor industry. Tensions arose between the two countries when the Netherlands, along with the U.S., prohibited the exportation of advanced chip technology to China over military use concerns. China emphasized its right to development and urged for cooperation over division, highlighting the importance of maintaining fair business environments for Chinese enterprises. Rutte reassured that export restrictions are not targeted at any specific country, aiming to mitigate impacts. Both leaders agreed that decoupling is not a desirable option, and dialogue should persist for mutual benefit.