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ASML Under Fire for Sales Ties to Chinese Military

12/9/2025

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  • ASML faces scrutiny over customers linked to the Chinese military, per Nieuwsuur.
  • The company says it complies with export laws and that any sold equipment was licensed or not restricted.
  • Nieuwsuur's report claims ASML sold parts to a subsidiary of China Electronics Technology Group and other Chinese chipmakers.
  • In 2024, China accounted for 36% of ASML's sales, totaling about 10 billion euros ($11.6 billion).
  • ASML does not publicly disclose its customer information.