Dutch curb chip equipment exports, drawing Chinese ire

Summary Summary Companies ‘Limited’ number of companies, products affected – minister Curbs expected to come into effect on Sept. 1 China says move violates trade rules ASML says no change to financial guidance AMSTERDAM, June 30 (Reuters) – The Dutch government on Friday announced new restrictions on exports of some semiconductor equipment, boosting a U.S.-led drive to curb supplies of high-tech components to China but drawing an angry response from Beijing. “We have taken this step in the interest of our national security” said Dutch Trade Minister Liesje Schreinemacher, adding such equipment may have military applications. Schreinemacher said a “very…