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ASML CEO Christophe Fouquet stated that China can currently purchase older-generation deep ultraviolet tools, which the MATCH Act aims to restrict.
MAIN POINTS
- ASML's older-generation tools are deep ultraviolet machines.
- These machines were first shipped approximately a decade ago.
- The MATCH Act seeks to limit China's access to these tools.
- ASML's CEO discussed this issue with TechCrunch in May.
TAKEAWAYS
- China's access to ASML's older technology is under scrutiny.
- The MATCH Act could impact China's technological capabilities.
- ASML's deep ultraviolet tools are significant in tech manufacturing.
- Legislative actions may affect international tech equipment sales.