Dutch foreign minister emphasizes economic protection during China visit.

Dutch Foreign Minister Wopke Hoekstra visited China and emphasized the importance of safeguarding the Dutch economy and cyberspace. The Netherlands plans to restrict exports of semiconductor technology in the name of national security, joining U.S. efforts to curb chip shipments to China. Hoekstra had an open and candid dialogue with Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang and shared Dutch concerns about cyber operations conducted from Chinese territory and reports of foreign interference operations on Dutch territory. The planned Dutch export controls did not target any one country, and details are likely to be published over the coming weeks.