Frans-Paul van der Putten
@franspaulvdputten.bsky.social
Independent analyst and founder, ChinaGeopolitics - Author of 'China Resurrected: A Modern Geopolitical History'
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From the target of foreign imperialism to leading geopolitical actor on the global stage, how has China become the superpower it is today?
In this interview with @franspaulvdputten.bsky.social we learn more about his book China Resurrected: A Modern Geopolitical History bit.ly/47aSWtz
In this interview with @franspaulvdputten.bsky.social we learn more about his book China Resurrected: A Modern Geopolitical History bit.ly/47aSWtz
To tell the story of how China became the powerful country it now is, I combined a historical narrative with an analysis of contemporary geopolitics. What I hope the readers take away from it is a better understanding of China’s behaviour as a great power.
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ASML incurred the wrath of the US in 2023 by selling more chip machines to China than agreed upon in a 'gentlemen's agreement' between the Netherlands and the United States. The Dutch government felt humiliated in front of the US and misled by ASML
‘ASML schond in 2023 herenakkoord tussen VS en Nederland’
Het Veldhovense bedrijf verkocht veel meer chipmachines aan China dan Nederland en de VS hadden afgesproken. De twee landen voelden zich misleid door ASML, zo blijkt uit een nieuw boek.
fd.nl
November 26, 2025 at 7:14 AM
ASML incurred the wrath of the US in 2023 by selling more chip machines to China than agreed upon in a 'gentlemen's agreement' between the Netherlands and the United States. The Dutch government felt humiliated in front of the US and misled by ASML
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Doesn't seem like great news for Germany
Volkswagen has said it can produce an electric vehicle entirely made in China for half the cost of doing so elsewhere, as the German automaker fights to reclaim its share in the world’s biggest market.
Volkswagen has said it can produce an electric vehicle entirely made in China for half the cost of doing so elsewhere, as the German automaker fights to reclaim its share in the world’s biggest market.
VW says it can halve EV development costs with ‘Made in China’ car
German automaker is seeking to reclaim share in the world’s biggest market
on.ft.com
November 26, 2025 at 6:29 AM
Doesn't seem like great news for Germany
Volkswagen has said it can produce an electric vehicle entirely made in China for half the cost of doing so elsewhere, as the German automaker fights to reclaim its share in the world’s biggest market.
Volkswagen has said it can produce an electric vehicle entirely made in China for half the cost of doing so elsewhere, as the German automaker fights to reclaim its share in the world’s biggest market.
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'De speelruimte die de Europese Unie heeft ten opzichte van China is heel beperkt. Maar die moeten we wel zoveel mogelijk gebruiken. Bijvoorbeeld door soms "nee" te zeggen tegen Amerika.’ @franspaulvdputten.bsky.social
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November 21, 2025 at 2:40 PM
'De speelruimte die de Europese Unie heeft ten opzichte van China is heel beperkt. Maar die moeten we wel zoveel mogelijk gebruiken. Bijvoorbeeld door soms "nee" te zeggen tegen Amerika.’ @franspaulvdputten.bsky.social
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One thing that is crucial to remember here:
This does not return Nexperia to Chinese ownership. The court ruling on October 7 ousted the CEO, not the Goods Availability Act.
This unfreezes restrictions on moving assets + IP out of Europe, but Wing remains frozen out
This does not return Nexperia to Chinese ownership. The court ruling on October 7 ousted the CEO, not the Goods Availability Act.
This unfreezes restrictions on moving assets + IP out of Europe, but Wing remains frozen out
November 19, 2025 at 10:09 AM
One thing that is crucial to remember here:
This does not return Nexperia to Chinese ownership. The court ruling on October 7 ousted the CEO, not the Goods Availability Act.
This unfreezes restrictions on moving assets + IP out of Europe, but Wing remains frozen out
This does not return Nexperia to Chinese ownership. The court ruling on October 7 ousted the CEO, not the Goods Availability Act.
This unfreezes restrictions on moving assets + IP out of Europe, but Wing remains frozen out
"The Dutch government is willing to shelve the order if China allows exports of its critical chips again and financial issues between Nexperia and its Chinese operations are resolved."
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Dutch Ready to Drop Nexperia Control If Chip Supply Resumes
The Netherlands is prepared to suspend a so-called ministerial order that gave it control over Chinese-owned chipmaker Nexperia in a move that would de-escalate a fight with Beijing that threatens to ...
www.bloomberg.com
November 7, 2025 at 8:31 AM
"The Dutch government is willing to shelve the order if China allows exports of its critical chips again and financial issues between Nexperia and its Chinese operations are resolved."
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
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New Dutch government Nexperia statement:
Given constructive nature of talks with Chinese authorities, the Netherlands trusts that the supply of chips from China to Europe and the rest of the world will reach Nexperia’s customers over the coming days.
Given constructive nature of talks with Chinese authorities, the Netherlands trusts that the supply of chips from China to Europe and the rest of the world will reach Nexperia’s customers over the coming days.
Update on invoking Goods Availability Act (Wbg), 6th of November 2025
Update on invoking Goods Availability Act (Wbg), 6th of November 2025.
www.government.nl
November 6, 2025 at 8:37 PM
New Dutch government Nexperia statement:
Given constructive nature of talks with Chinese authorities, the Netherlands trusts that the supply of chips from China to Europe and the rest of the world will reach Nexperia’s customers over the coming days.
Given constructive nature of talks with Chinese authorities, the Netherlands trusts that the supply of chips from China to Europe and the rest of the world will reach Nexperia’s customers over the coming days.
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📖 Join us for Asia Academy #23 with Frans-Paul van der Putten and Li-Min Teh!
What should the new Dutch government do to respond to China’s increased geopolitical significance?
👉More info & sign up: leidenasiacentre.nl/event/asia-a...
What should the new Dutch government do to respond to China’s increased geopolitical significance?
👉More info & sign up: leidenasiacentre.nl/event/asia-a...
Asia Academy #23: New Realities: How the next Dutch government should deal with China - Leiden Asia Centre
What should the new Dutch government do to respond to China’s increased geopolitical significance? Two speakers will reflect on this question from a historical point of view: how did China reach its c...
leidenasiacentre.nl
November 6, 2025 at 11:49 AM
📖 Join us for Asia Academy #23 with Frans-Paul van der Putten and Li-Min Teh!
What should the new Dutch government do to respond to China’s increased geopolitical significance?
👉More info & sign up: leidenasiacentre.nl/event/asia-a...
What should the new Dutch government do to respond to China’s increased geopolitical significance?
👉More info & sign up: leidenasiacentre.nl/event/asia-a...
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Mystery deepens on Nexperia this morning.
After White House claimed it was solved and Sefcovic hailed progress, a MOFCOM statement today throws the Dutch government under the bus
"The Dutch side continues to act unilaterally without taking concrete steps to resolve the issue"
After White House claimed it was solved and Sefcovic hailed progress, a MOFCOM statement today throws the Dutch government under the bus
"The Dutch side continues to act unilaterally without taking concrete steps to resolve the issue"
November 4, 2025 at 7:40 AM
Mystery deepens on Nexperia this morning.
After White House claimed it was solved and Sefcovic hailed progress, a MOFCOM statement today throws the Dutch government under the bus
"The Dutch side continues to act unilaterally without taking concrete steps to resolve the issue"
After White House claimed it was solved and Sefcovic hailed progress, a MOFCOM statement today throws the Dutch government under the bus
"The Dutch side continues to act unilaterally without taking concrete steps to resolve the issue"
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On Nexperia / rare earths blob - raised at EU daily presser
Spox refused to say if EU tech boss Virkunnen knew of US-China Nexperia deal before she met Nexperia Friday
EU doesn't think it's covered by "general licenses" White House says "de facto" ends April rare earth controls
Spox refused to say if EU tech boss Virkunnen knew of US-China Nexperia deal before she met Nexperia Friday
EU doesn't think it's covered by "general licenses" White House says "de facto" ends April rare earth controls
November 3, 2025 at 12:02 PM
On Nexperia / rare earths blob - raised at EU daily presser
Spox refused to say if EU tech boss Virkunnen knew of US-China Nexperia deal before she met Nexperia Friday
EU doesn't think it's covered by "general licenses" White House says "de facto" ends April rare earth controls
Spox refused to say if EU tech boss Virkunnen knew of US-China Nexperia deal before she met Nexperia Friday
EU doesn't think it's covered by "general licenses" White House says "de facto" ends April rare earth controls
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One passage stuck with me: in 2020, the US was so determined to stop ASML from sending an EUV lithography machine to China’s SMIC that an NSC official said “the president should send the US Navy after the shipment if necessary.”
November 3, 2025 at 10:22 AM
One passage stuck with me: in 2020, the US was so determined to stop ASML from sending an EUV lithography machine to China’s SMIC that an NSC official said “the president should send the US Navy after the shipment if necessary.”
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If Brussels wants to get the same treatment, it will have to offer something in return. But as an entirely legalistic entity, it's not clear to me that the EU could do this.
What would China want? The most obvious thing is lifting controls on ASML EUV equipment sales to China
What would China want? The most obvious thing is lifting controls on ASML EUV equipment sales to China
October 30, 2025 at 7:45 AM
If Brussels wants to get the same treatment, it will have to offer something in return. But as an entirely legalistic entity, it's not clear to me that the EU could do this.
What would China want? The most obvious thing is lifting controls on ASML EUV equipment sales to China
What would China want? The most obvious thing is lifting controls on ASML EUV equipment sales to China
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Interesting piece on Substrate, Thiel-backed startup aiming to rival ASML
"Industry analysts say the high costs and enormous technical challenges in lithography to produce the most advanced chips give ASML a 10-yr head start over any would-be competitor"
"Industry analysts say the high costs and enormous technical challenges in lithography to produce the most advanced chips give ASML a 10-yr head start over any would-be competitor"
Peter Thiel-Backed Startup Secures $100 Million to Make Chips in U.S.
Substrate is seeking to build semiconductor factories with new laser-based technology, but the hurdles are high.
www.wsj.com
October 29, 2025 at 7:35 AM
Interesting piece on Substrate, Thiel-backed startup aiming to rival ASML
"Industry analysts say the high costs and enormous technical challenges in lithography to produce the most advanced chips give ASML a 10-yr head start over any would-be competitor"
"Industry analysts say the high costs and enormous technical challenges in lithography to produce the most advanced chips give ASML a 10-yr head start over any would-be competitor"
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De ingreep bij chipmaker Nexperia past in een kritischere houding ten aanzien van China. ''In Nederland en Europa zijn er heel grote zorgen over onze afhankelijkheid op het gebied van chips'' zegt @franspaulvdputten.bsky.social.
www.telegraaf.nl/financieel/k...
www.telegraaf.nl/financieel/k...
Keiharde ingreep bij chipmaker Nexperia plaatst ons midden tussen conflict Trump en Xi: ’Nederland speelt met vuur’
Minister Vincent Karremans was bang dat de chipproductie uit Nederland zou verdwijnen en greep daarom in bij techbedrijf Nexperia. „Dit is niet eerder vertoond in Europa.” De actie is tekenend voor onze angst voor de Chinezen. „China vormt de grootste bedreiging voor de Nederlandse economische en kennisveiligheid.”
www.telegraaf.nl
October 20, 2025 at 9:57 AM
De ingreep bij chipmaker Nexperia past in een kritischere houding ten aanzien van China. ''In Nederland en Europa zijn er heel grote zorgen over onze afhankelijkheid op het gebied van chips'' zegt @franspaulvdputten.bsky.social.
www.telegraaf.nl/financieel/k...
www.telegraaf.nl/financieel/k...
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„Erken wat Japan verkeerd heeft gedaan in de Tweede Wereldoorlog om herhaling te voorkomen.” Het was één van de belangrijkste boodschappen van Tomiichi Murayama, die hij ook na zijn premierschap bleef uitdragen. Hij is 101 geworden. buff.ly/JNYJ8yD
Met overlijden geliefde oud-premier Tomiichi Murayama verdwijnt een pacifistische stem in Japan
Tomiichi Murayama (1924-2025): „Erken wat Japan verkeerd heeft gedaan in de Tweede Wereldoorlog om herhaling te voorkomen.” Het was één van de belangrijkste boodschappen van Tomiichi Murayama, die…
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October 17, 2025 at 12:23 PM
„Erken wat Japan verkeerd heeft gedaan in de Tweede Wereldoorlog om herhaling te voorkomen.” Het was één van de belangrijkste boodschappen van Tomiichi Murayama, die hij ook na zijn premierschap bleef uitdragen. Hij is 101 geworden. buff.ly/JNYJ8yD
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Hear, hear. Als Nederland zijn eigen belangen wil bewaken moet het realistische doelen stellen, geen vijandbeelden creëren en niet nodeloos escaleren, schrijven @franspaulvdputten.bsky.social en Vincent Chang. www.nrc.nl/nieuws/2025/...
Opinie | Vriendschap met China is niet nodig, nodeloze escalatie nog minder
Geopolitiek: Nederland moet nadenken hoe het zich kan verhouden tot China, nu we klem dreigen te raken tussen twee grootmachten, schrijven Vincent Chang en Frans-Paul van der Putten.
www.nrc.nl
October 15, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Hear, hear. Als Nederland zijn eigen belangen wil bewaken moet het realistische doelen stellen, geen vijandbeelden creëren en niet nodeloos escaleren, schrijven @franspaulvdputten.bsky.social en Vincent Chang. www.nrc.nl/nieuws/2025/...
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Opvallende uitspraak, want het komt niet vaak voor dat Taiwan zich uitspreekt over incidenten in de Zuid-Chinese Zee waar het niet bij betrokken is. Manila en Taipei hebben ook geen formele betrekkingen. www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstor...
Taiwan condemns latest Chinese harassment vs. PH vessels
Taiwan on Tuesday condemned China's latest aggressive actions against Philippine government vessels off an island inhabited by Filipinos in the disputed South China Sea, which is claimed by Beijing ne...
www.gmanetwork.com
October 15, 2025 at 7:44 AM
Opvallende uitspraak, want het komt niet vaak voor dat Taiwan zich uitspreekt over incidenten in de Zuid-Chinese Zee waar het niet bij betrokken is. Manila en Taipei hebben ook geen formele betrekkingen. www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstor...
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State-backed China Semiconductor Industry Association said in a statement Tuesday it “firmly supports” Wingtech
"We oppose abuse of the concept of ‘national security’ to impose selective and discriminatory restrictions on overseas branches of Chinese companies"
www.scmp.com/tech/tech-wa...
"We oppose abuse of the concept of ‘national security’ to impose selective and discriminatory restrictions on overseas branches of Chinese companies"
www.scmp.com/tech/tech-wa...
China vows to support Wingtech in Dutch national security battle over Nexperia
Wingtech was added to the Entity List in December 2024, meaning it requires a licence to purchase US-origin technology.
www.scmp.com
October 14, 2025 at 8:13 AM
State-backed China Semiconductor Industry Association said in a statement Tuesday it “firmly supports” Wingtech
"We oppose abuse of the concept of ‘national security’ to impose selective and discriminatory restrictions on overseas branches of Chinese companies"
www.scmp.com/tech/tech-wa...
"We oppose abuse of the concept of ‘national security’ to impose selective and discriminatory restrictions on overseas branches of Chinese companies"
www.scmp.com/tech/tech-wa...
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A quiet bombshell in Europe’s tech world
The Dutch government seems to have effectively frozen operations of Nexperia, the Chinese-owned chipmaker, citing national security, according to corporate filing today - via @zichenwanghere
The Dutch government seems to have effectively frozen operations of Nexperia, the Chinese-owned chipmaker, citing national security, according to corporate filing today - via @zichenwanghere
Dutch govt accused of freezing operations of Chinese semiconductor giant's chipmaker Nexperia
Wingtech, the Shanghai-listed parent, denounces what it essentially calls a boardroom coup involving the Dutch government and local executives
open.substack.com
October 12, 2025 at 3:22 PM
A quiet bombshell in Europe’s tech world
The Dutch government seems to have effectively frozen operations of Nexperia, the Chinese-owned chipmaker, citing national security, according to corporate filing today - via @zichenwanghere
The Dutch government seems to have effectively frozen operations of Nexperia, the Chinese-owned chipmaker, citing national security, according to corporate filing today - via @zichenwanghere
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Trump announces 100% additional tariffs on Chinese goods. Up to 155% from Nov 1 "or sooner"
“There is no way that China should be allowed to hold the world ‘captive’,” he wrote, calling the move “sinister and hostile”.
“There is no way that China should be allowed to hold the world ‘captive’,” he wrote, calling the move “sinister and hostile”.
Trump to slap new 100 per cent tariff on Chinese goods, along with additional tech controls
Trade escalation comes hours after the US leader appeared to cancel a meeting with Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping.
www.scmp.com
October 10, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Trump announces 100% additional tariffs on Chinese goods. Up to 155% from Nov 1 "or sooner"
“There is no way that China should be allowed to hold the world ‘captive’,” he wrote, calling the move “sinister and hostile”.
“There is no way that China should be allowed to hold the world ‘captive’,” he wrote, calling the move “sinister and hostile”.
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China Resurrected by @franspaulvdputten.bsky.social shows how major powers have influenced the way in which China itself has become a leading power.
Read a preview https://bit.ly/4mNn3N1
Discover the book https://bit.ly/4n8PFQt
Read an interview with the author https://bit.ly/423oOgh
Read a preview https://bit.ly/4mNn3N1
Discover the book https://bit.ly/4n8PFQt
Read an interview with the author https://bit.ly/423oOgh
October 9, 2025 at 2:32 PM
China Resurrected by @franspaulvdputten.bsky.social shows how major powers have influenced the way in which China itself has become a leading power.
Read a preview https://bit.ly/4mNn3N1
Discover the book https://bit.ly/4n8PFQt
Read an interview with the author https://bit.ly/423oOgh
Read a preview https://bit.ly/4mNn3N1
Discover the book https://bit.ly/4n8PFQt
Read an interview with the author https://bit.ly/423oOgh
Vandaag verschenen bij @prometheusuitgever.bsky.social: de herziene en geactualiseerde versie van mijn boek in de Nederlandse editie.
'De Wederopstanding van China' beschrijft de geopolitieke ontwikkeling van China in de afgelopen 185 jaar.
uitgeverijprometheus.nl/boeken/weder...
'De Wederopstanding van China' beschrijft de geopolitieke ontwikkeling van China in de afgelopen 185 jaar.
uitgeverijprometheus.nl/boeken/weder...
October 6, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Vandaag verschenen bij @prometheusuitgever.bsky.social: de herziene en geactualiseerde versie van mijn boek in de Nederlandse editie.
'De Wederopstanding van China' beschrijft de geopolitieke ontwikkeling van China in de afgelopen 185 jaar.
uitgeverijprometheus.nl/boeken/weder...
'De Wederopstanding van China' beschrijft de geopolitieke ontwikkeling van China in de afgelopen 185 jaar.
uitgeverijprometheus.nl/boeken/weder...
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Here's the transcript of Kallas' conversation with @RaviReports, with a link to the podcast:
open.spotify.com/epi...
open.spotify.com/epi...
September 28, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Here's the transcript of Kallas' conversation with @RaviReports, with a link to the podcast:
open.spotify.com/epi...
open.spotify.com/epi...
To tell the story of how China became the powerful country it now is, I combined a historical narrative with an analysis of contemporary geopolitics. What I hope the readers take away from it is a better understanding of China’s behaviour as a great power.
From the target of foreign imperialism to leading geopolitical actor on the global stage, how has China become the superpower it is today?
In this interview with @franspaulvdputten.bsky.social we learn more about his book China Resurrected: A Modern Geopolitical History bit.ly/47aSWtz
In this interview with @franspaulvdputten.bsky.social we learn more about his book China Resurrected: A Modern Geopolitical History bit.ly/47aSWtz
September 12, 2025 at 2:33 PM
To tell the story of how China became the powerful country it now is, I combined a historical narrative with an analysis of contemporary geopolitics. What I hope the readers take away from it is a better understanding of China’s behaviour as a great power.
Over the past week, 118 Chinese military aircraft were detected around Taiwan. The number of detected aircraft for last week was 113.
Latest weekly news update from Taiwan Radar:
substack.com/home/post/p-...
Latest weekly news update from Taiwan Radar:
substack.com/home/post/p-...
US Senator: "Taiwan has right to ‘preserve self-determination’"
Taiwan Radar Weekly Update 25 August- 31 August 2025
substack.com
September 3, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Over the past week, 118 Chinese military aircraft were detected around Taiwan. The number of detected aircraft for last week was 113.
Latest weekly news update from Taiwan Radar:
substack.com/home/post/p-...
Latest weekly news update from Taiwan Radar:
substack.com/home/post/p-...
Over the past week, 76 Chinese military aircraft were detected around Taiwan. The number of detected aircraft for last week was 183.
Latest weekly news update from Taiwan Radar: substack.com/home/post/p-...
Latest weekly news update from Taiwan Radar: substack.com/home/post/p-...
Trump says Xi told him China will not invade Taiwan while he is US president
Taiwan Radar Weekly Update 11 August - 16 August 2025
substack.com
August 16, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Over the past week, 76 Chinese military aircraft were detected around Taiwan. The number of detected aircraft for last week was 183.
Latest weekly news update from Taiwan Radar: substack.com/home/post/p-...
Latest weekly news update from Taiwan Radar: substack.com/home/post/p-...