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ASML's China Sales Surge Amid US Export Curb Push
ASML's chip equipment sales to China more than doubled quarter-over-quarter despite US pressure for tighter export restrictions, underscoring gaps in current semiconductor export control efforts.
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## Overview
Dutch semiconductor equipment giant ASML saw chip equipment sales to China surge 109% in the third quarter compared with the previous quarter, despite mounting US pressure for tighter export restrictions on less advanced chipmaking machinery (SCMP, October 14). China is expected to account for about 20% of ASML's total sales this year.
## Why This Matters
The surge highlights the limits of current US-led export control efforts and the continued demand for legacy/mature-node chipmaking equipment from Chinese customers. This is a recurring flashpoint in the broader US-China tech rivalry, relevant to export control policy, semiconductor supply chains, and sanctions enforcement.