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China urges Netherlands for fair market access amid chip supply chain talks

China's Commerce Minister, Wang Wentao, met with Dutch Trade Minister Sjoerd Sjoerdsma to discuss trade relations, particularly concerning semiconductor supply chains and market access. Beijing urged the Netherlands to provide a fair business environment for Chinese companies and called for stable chip supply chains amidst ongoing tech tensions with the US. Both ministers expressed a desire to move past recent trade frictions, including the Nexperia situation, and explore further cooperation in areas like advanced manufacturing and technological innovation. AI

IMPACT Geopolitical tensions impacting semiconductor supply chains could affect the availability and cost of AI hardware.

RANK_REASON High-level diplomatic meeting concerning critical technology supply chains and market access between major economic powers. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.4]

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Alice Li,Xiaofei Xu ·

    Beijing seeks chip stability and fair market access during Dutch trade minister’s trip

    Beijing has urged the Netherlands to ensure fair treatment for Chinese companies and maintain stable chip supply chains during a visit by the Dutch trade minister, as the two sides navigate tech tensions with Washington while seeking a “clean break” from friction over Nexperia. “…