US EditionChinese spying on Dutch industries 'intensifying': Dutch defence minister
- On May 31, 2025, speaking in Singapore, the Netherlands' Defence Minister Ruben Brekelmans highlighted the escalating threat of Chinese espionage aimed at Dutch semiconductor and other key high-tech industries.
- This escalation follows intelligence reports and last year’s annual Dutch military report which revealed state-backed Chinese cyber actors focusing on high-tech sectors to boost China’s military.
- Chinese efforts include cyberattacks against defense networks, malware campaigns by groups like Salt Typhoon, and knowledge transfers via legal and illegal channels targeting semiconductors, aerospace, and maritime industries.
- Brekelmans said, "We only see this intensifying," noting China uses a whole-of-society approach blending legitimate exchanges with covert technology transfer.
- The Dutch government has started safeguarding key industries but Brekelmans called for stronger European and national steps to reduce technological dependencies on China.
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Dutch Defense Minister Says China Is Snooping on Its High-Tech Industry
The Dutch defense minister said Saturday that China has intensified its spying on the Netherlands' development and manufacture of semiconductors. The post Dutch Defense Minister Says China Is Snooping on Its High-Tech Industry appeared first on Breitbart.
Dutch Semiconductors: At the Heart of China's Spycraft Ambitions
Dutch Defence Minister Ruben Brekelmans highlights escalating Chinese espionage efforts targeting the Dutch semiconductor industry. China's intensified cyber activities raise security concerns, driving the Netherlands and the EU to reduce dependency on China for crucial resources. Brekelmans emphasizes implementing safeguards to protect national interests.
Dutch Defense Minister Warns of Escalating Chinese Spy Operations - The Thinking Conservative
Chinese cyber espionage targeting the Netherlands is intensifying, with the CCP particularly focused on stealing advanced semiconductor technology. The post Dutch Defense Minister Warns of Escalating Chinese Spy Operations appeared first on The Thinking Conservative.
Dutch Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans warned today that China is increasingly spying on the Dutch semiconductor industry and other high-tech sectors.
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