ASML Flags Slowing China Demand Under Sanctions Pressure

ASML Flags Slowing China Demand Under Sanctions Pressure

  • January 29, 2026

Global demand for semiconductor manufacturing equipment remained strong in 2025, but China is no longer the growth engine it once was for Europe’s largest chipmaking tools supplier. After a year of double digit sales growth, ASML signaled that its already declining exposure to

China Signals Caution on Advanced AI Chip Imports

China Signals Caution on Advanced AI Chip Imports

  • January 15, 2026

Chinese authorities have issued internal guidance indicating that certain advanced artificial intelligence chips are not permitted to enter the country, reflecting a cautious approach to managing access to high-end foreign technology. The instructions were communicated to customs agents and accompanied by messages delivered