Xi Asserts China's Unstoppable Tech Advancement Despite ASML Conflict

Chinese President Xi Jinping told Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte that no force can stop China's technological progress, emphasizing the country's legitimate development rights. The meeting comes amid strained relations between the two countries over export restrictions on advanced chip technology. Xi urged for cooperation and dialogue, stating that decoupling and breaking the chain is not an option, while Rutte emphasized that export restrictions are not aimed at one country and that decoupling is not a policy choice for the Dutch government.