Dutch intelligence report identifies China as primary threat to strategic technology sectors

The Dutch intelligence agency AIVD has identified China as the leading threat to the Netherlands' economic security, specifically citing efforts to acquire sensitive technology from firms like ASML. The report highlights a persistent pattern of state-sponsored espionage and illicit procurement aimed at bypassing export controls. It remains unclear if these activities have resulted in successful technology transfers or if current mitigation strategies are sufficient to prevent further intellectual property loss.