The Tulip is About to Wither: The Global Chess Game Behind the China-Netherlands Semiconductor Standoff
International Observation · In-Depth Analysis
1. The Netherlands’ Probing and China’s Thunderous Counterattack
Recently, Minister of Commerce Wang Wentao had a phone conversation with Dutch Minister of Economic Affairs Karremans. Wang Wentao clearly stated that the measures taken by the Netherlands against Nexperia Semiconductor have severely affected the stability of the global supply chain. China urges the Netherlands to resolve the issue promptly and protect the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese investors.
On the surface, Karremans expressed a willingness to communicate closely with China to seek constructive solutions. However, in reality, this seems more like a delaying tactic after probing China’s bottom line.
Core Issue:The Netherlands fantasizes about having China first accept the “asset freeze” proposal, followed by a small amount of “compensation,” attempting to make China accept the “status quo.” This tactic of “giving China face first, while the Netherlands benefits” is destined to be a delusion!
If China accepts the Netherlands’ proposal of “softened rhetoric but continued actions,” it would mean the official start of a large-scale plundering of Chinese assets. This is clearly a trap led by the United States for Southern countries’ enterprises to enforce “forced technology transfer.”
2. The Netherlands’ Hidden Cards and China’s Trump Card
The reason the Netherlands is willing to act as a pawn for the United States mainly relies on two points: the backing of the United States and the support of EU integration. The Netherlands mistakenly believes that China cannot retaliate against both the United States and the EU simultaneously.
The new NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte is a former Prime Minister of the Netherlands, and his rise to power marks the Netherlands’ complete alignment with the United States. From the history of the Netherlands being quickly defeated by Germany in World War II, it is evident that the Netherlands has an exceptionally strong psychological need for protection from the United States, which is also a significant reason for its willingness to accept U.S. commands.
Another trump card for the Netherlands is ASML’s monopoly position in lithography technology. However, the Netherlands overlooks China’s key advantage—rare earth resources. Without rare earths, producing high-precision chips is like a skilled cook without rice.
The EU currently faces a dilemma: if it continues to fantasize and stand with the Netherlands, China might as well pack up and leave. In the wave of U.S. anti-globalization, the EU is likely to be the first alliance to collapse.
3. America’s Strategic Risks and China’s Response
The shadowy forces behind Trump are accelerating the implementation of the “diverting the crisis” strategy. Key figures involved in formulating the 50% penetrative rules against China include Luttig, Kolbe, and Besant.
Danger Signal:If Trump suddenly launches military strikes against Iran or Venezuela, it is highly likely to be a plan devised by Kolbe. China must assess the situation and use Trump’s recklessness to drag him into a prolonged war of attrition.
As the ancient saying goes: War is not won by the bravery of soldiers, but by the depth of the national treasury. Every loss of a hegemonic nation’s soldiers must become a continuous drain on its national strength.
Conclusion:In the face of the Netherlands’ probing, China must abandon its fantasies and prepare for a struggle. Only by making the Netherlands feel real pain can we break its unrealistic fantasies. In this global chess game, what China needs is strategic composure and precise counterattacks, allowing the tulip to truly wither in the game of hegemony.