According to a report by the Dutch newspaper The Telegraph on March 6, a source revealed that ASML is considering leaving the Netherlands to look for new development opportunities on the international stage. The news sent shockwaves through the global tech industry, especially in China.
We all know that ASML, as the world's leading lithography machine manufacturer, its position in the Netherlands can be said to be pivotal, as some netizens said, "Once the Netherlands loses ASML, it can be said that there is nothing", so it can be seen its importance, so when it is learned that ASML intends to "run away from home", the Netherlands ** can not sit still.
In order to salvage the situation, the Netherlands** quickly set up a task force called the "Beethoven Plan". This working group consists of:Prime Minister Mark RuttePersonally led, with the aim of exploring ways to stop Asmir from leaving. Prime Minister Mark Rutte said that the Netherlands** will spare no effort to support ASML and ensure its stable operations in the Netherlands.
The name "Beethoven Plan" also seems to imply the expectations and determination of the Netherlands for this plan. Beethoven, as a master of the classics, is full of strength and passion. The Netherlands** hopes that through this program, the enthusiasm and strength of all sectors in the country can be stimulated to jointly support the stable operation of ASML.
But will they really be able to keep ASML? In fact, it is not necessarily, because in addition to restricting the migration of labor in the Netherlands, its housing is also very short, and ASML wants to further develop and grow, it must need a large number of labor, and then there is a housing problem.
In this regard, according to Reuters 6**,Adriansens, Minister of Economy of the Netherlandssaid that they are not sure whether ASML will leave the Netherlands, because the infrastructure of the Netherlands can no longer meet its further development, and it can also be seen that the possibility of ASML leaving is still very large, after all, who will not get along with interests!
And according to sources, ASML has conveyed an important intention to the Netherlands**: the company may seek to expand or relocate its production base elsewhere. And France, as one of the potential sites, has become the focus of attention.
However, this is only one of the locations, if ASML really chooses to leave, there will be many countries that want to fight for it, and China is also one of them, as netizens shouted, "Come to China and give everything, they will definitely make a lot of money!" ”。Why is ASML so welcoming to the Chinese market?
First, the Dutch company ASML, the third largest giant in Europe by market capitalization, with a market value of nearly 365 billion euros, is like a giant ship in the business world, steadily sailing in the ocean of technology.
Last year, ASML achieved new milestones with outstanding results, achieving revenues of up to 27.6 billion euros, up 30% compared to 2022, and net profit soaring to 7.8 billion euros, an increase of around 2.2 billion euros. This performance not only proves ASML's strong strength, but also highlights its indispensable position in the global semiconductor industry.
Second, Bloomberg once commented that manufacturing the most advanced chips requires highly complex machines, of which EUV lithography machines are the key. ASML is the only company in the world that can provide the most advanced lithography machines, which makes it occupy a pivotal position in the global chip industry chain.
Moreover, in the context of the increasingly fierce "chip competition" between China and the United States, ASML not only has huge economic value, but also has strategic significance. Therefore, any movement could have a profound impact on the global semiconductor industry.
Third, if ASML does choose to come to China, it will have a profound impact on China's semiconductor industry and the entire technology innovation ecosystem. ASML's advanced lithography technology will bring a huge impetus to China's chip manufacturing industry and enhance China's competitiveness in the global semiconductor market.
At the same time, the arrival of ASML will also attract more international high-end talents and investment, and promote the comprehensive upgrading of China's semiconductor industry. What's more, China has a huge market, and China has the labor and housing that ASML needs, so ASML can choose China.
However, it remains to be seen whether ASML will actually leave the Netherlands and come to China, after all, they need to consider many factors, including business environment, policy support, talent introduction and other considerations. As a global company, ASML must weigh the benefits and risks and make informed decisions.
In any case, ASML's "runaway from home" incident has triggered people's thinking about the anti-immigration policy of the Netherlands, and at the same time, it also reminds us that countries should actively create a good business environment and open scientific and technological cooperation mechanism to attract and retain international science and technology enterprises and promote the common development of global scientific and technological innovation.
Regardless of ASML's final decision, this event will have an important impact on the global technology industry landscape and deserves our close attention.