ASML EUV in China? The rumour is ridiculed but it reveals a tougher reality on the ground (opens original article in a new tab)

ASML denied EUV shipments to China, highlighting challenges for China's semiconductor industry in accessing advanced lithography tools.

• ASML denied shipping EUV systems to China
• EUV systems are large and complex, requiring specialized shipping and installation
• China's chip industry faces challenges with access to advanced lithography tools
• China is exploring alternative methods like DUV multi-patterning and advanced packaging