Key facts
- ASML denies shipping EUV chip machines to China.
- ASML states it has never shipped EUV machines or components to China.
- U.S. officials reportedly expressed concerns about potential export control violations.
- SpaceX criticizes EU plans for satellite spectrum distribution.
- SpaceX warns EU plans could jeopardize internet access in Ukraine.
- Ukraine's internet access is described as critical communication infrastructure.
ASML, a Dutch company, has issued a denial regarding the shipment of its advanced extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography machines to China. This statement follows reports that U.S. officials had expressed concerns over potential violations of export controls. ASML clarified that it has never shipped an EUV machine or any related components to China. The company's assertion aims to address the concerns raised by the United States regarding the transfer of sensitive technology.
In a separate development, SpaceX has voiced strong criticism of the European Union's proposed plans for the distribution of satellite spectrum. The company warns that the EU's initiative could have severe negative consequences, specifically jeopardizing the internet access in Ukraine. SpaceX highlights that this connectivity is a critical communication infrastructure for Ukraine, underscoring the potential impact on the nation's ability to maintain vital communication links.