Monday, 2 June, 2025

Dutch Defence Minister Warns of Intensifying Chinese Cyber Espionage Targeting Semiconductor Sector

Dutch Defence Minister Ruben Brekelmans has raised concerns over escalating Chinese cyber espionage activities targeting the Netherlands' semiconductor, aerospace, and maritime industries. Speaking at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, he emphasized that recent intelligence reports identify China as the primary cyber threat, with activities intensifying. The Netherlands is implementing measures to safeguard key industries and reduce dependency on China for critical raw materials.