China sharpens criticism of US chip-equipment bill as Trump arrives in Beijing
China targets the MATCH Act as Trump lands in Beijing. The bill would tighten DUV equipment controls and force Japan, the Netherlands to align. Semiconductor firms and diplomats now face a sharper policy fight. Watch the summit for tone, then Congress for the real decision.
Key points
- Beijing timed the attack carefully.
- The MATCH Act would tighten DUV equipment exports and servicing for SMIC, Huawei, and others.
- Japan and the Netherlands get 150 days.
- ASML, Applied Materials, and Lam all face real revenue risk if this passes.
- Summit talk may not slow Congress.
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