Overview

• Defence Minister Ruben Brekelmans said Chinese efforts to spy on Dutch semiconductors have intensified at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore.
• Recent intelligence reports name China as the top cyber threat targeting the Netherlands’ critical industries.
• An April annual report from Dutch military intelligence confirmed Chinese infiltration attempts in the semiconductor, aerospace and maritime sectors.
• Brekelmans warned that China is using its economic leverage to apply geopolitical pressure on the Netherlands.
• He urged both national and EU authorities to strengthen safeguards for key industries and diversify supply chains away from China.