Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte asked citizens to return to working at home as the Netherlands has seen a surge in COVID-19 infection rates, the Associated Press reported. Case numbers rose quickly in the country after the Dutch government loosened lockdown restrictions in June, even permitting nightclubs to reopen.
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July 18, 2021
China - Netherlands relations: China Wants a Chip Machine From the Dutch. The U.S. Said No._ "Is this US Interference in a foreing country's trade policies ?"
Beijing has been pressuring the Dutch government to allow its companies to buy ASML Holding ASML -2.35% NV’s marquee product: a machine called an extreme ultraviolet lithography system that is essential to making advanced microprocessors.
The one-of-a-kind, 180-ton machines are used by companies including Intel Corp. INTC -1.51% , South Korea’s Samsung Electronics Co. and leading Apple Inc. supplier Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. to make the chips in everything from cutting-edge smartphones and 5G cellular equipment to computers used for artificial intelligence.
China wants the $150-million machines for domestic chip makers, so smartphone giant Huawei Technologies Co. and other Chinese tech companies can be less reliant on foreign suppliers. But ASML hasn’t sent a single one because the Netherlands—under pressure from the U.S.—is withholding an export license to China.
The Biden administration has asked the government to restrict sales because of national-security concerns, according to U.S. officials. The stance is a holdover from the Trump White House, which first identified the strategic value of the machine and reached out to Dutch officials.
Washington has taken direct aim at Chinese companies like Huawei and has also tried to convince foreign allies to restrict the use of Huawei gear, over spying concerns that Huawei says are unfounded. The pressure aimed at ASML and the Netherlands is different, representing a form of collateral damage in a broader U.S.-China tech Cold War.
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The one-of-a-kind, 180-ton machines are used by companies including Intel Corp. INTC -1.51% , South Korea’s Samsung Electronics Co. and leading Apple Inc. supplier Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. to make the chips in everything from cutting-edge smartphones and 5G cellular equipment to computers used for artificial intelligence.
China wants the $150-million machines for domestic chip makers, so smartphone giant Huawei Technologies Co. and other Chinese tech companies can be less reliant on foreign suppliers. But ASML hasn’t sent a single one because the Netherlands—under pressure from the U.S.—is withholding an export license to China.
The Biden administration has asked the government to restrict sales because of national-security concerns, according to U.S. officials. The stance is a holdover from the Trump White House, which first identified the strategic value of the machine and reached out to Dutch officials.
Washington has taken direct aim at Chinese companies like Huawei and has also tried to convince foreign allies to restrict the use of Huawei gear, over spying concerns that Huawei says are unfounded. The pressure aimed at ASML and the Netherlands is different, representing a form of collateral damage in a broader U.S.-China tech Cold War.
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July 16, 2021
EU:,Europe floods: Death toll over 110 as rescues continue
At least 110 people have died in devastating floods across parts of western Germany and Belgium, officials said Friday, as rescue operations and the search for hundreds still unaccounted for
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July 14, 2021
The Netherlands:Coronavirus cases in the Netherlands surge more than 800% in one week
The Netherlands reported more than 10,000 new coronavirus cases on Saturday, an eightfold increase when compared to last week after most restrictions were lifted despite the rise of the fast-spreading Delta variant.
The National Institute for Public Health (RIVM) said 10,345 new cases were reported on Saturday, the biggest one-day increase since December 25. This compares to 1,146 new cases on the same day last week.
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The National Institute for Public Health (RIVM) said 10,345 new cases were reported on Saturday, the biggest one-day increase since December 25. This compares to 1,146 new cases on the same day last week.
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July 13, 2021
The Netherlands: Ariana Grande and Dalton Gomez Celebrate Honeymoon in the Netherlands
Almost exactly two months after tying the knot in an intimate ceremony, Ariana Grande and Dalton Gomez are now celebrating married life with the obvious next step: their honeymoon.
The pair might have married quietly at home but, this time, they’ve decided to cross the pond. On July 11, the Positions singer took to Twitter to share a photo dump from what appears to be the newlyweds’ honeymoon trip to the Netherlands. (In case there were any doubts about the location of the pictures, Ari captioned her post with a snail and a waffle emoji.)
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The pair might have married quietly at home but, this time, they’ve decided to cross the pond. On July 11, the Positions singer took to Twitter to share a photo dump from what appears to be the newlyweds’ honeymoon trip to the Netherlands. (In case there were any doubts about the location of the pictures, Ari captioned her post with a snail and a waffle emoji.)
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July 11, 2021
The Netherlands: 60 Minutes+ explores how Netherlands is driving a "food revolution"
In the future, what will our food look and taste like, and how will it be farmed? CBS News 60 Minutes+ correspondent Seth Doane joins Anne-Marie Green on "CBSN AM" to preview his story about one country devoted to figuring out how to feed the world's growing population, without destroying the planet in the process.
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July 10, 2021
EU: Netherlands reimposes COVID-19 measures over rise in cases
Rutte said the government will now only allow one-day public events in venues filled to two-thirds capacity, and spectators must prove their vaccination and infection status.
All restaurants and bars in the Netherlands will also need to close their doors from midnight until 6am each day, while live music is to be banned.
A ticketing system allowing people to be exempt from the social distancing rule will also be paused until next month, when the government will review the situation.
De Jonge said the recent surge in infections mostly affected young people, but warned it was “inevitable” that the elderly would also become infected unless the government took action. ■
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All restaurants and bars in the Netherlands will also need to close their doors from midnight until 6am each day, while live music is to be banned.
A ticketing system allowing people to be exempt from the social distancing rule will also be paused until next month, when the government will review the situation.
De Jonge said the recent surge in infections mostly affected young people, but warned it was “inevitable” that the elderly would also become infected unless the government took action. ■
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