# Sjoerd Sjoerdsma

Diplomatic Realpolitik: The Sanctioned Dutch Minister Navigating China’s Semiconductor Red Lines

Dutch Trade Minister Sjoerd Sjoerdsma, previously sanctioned by Beijing, is leading a high-profile trade mission to China focused on semiconductor export controls and the future of ASML and Nexperia. The visit signals a pragmatic shift in bilateral relations as the Netherlands attempts to navigate U.S. pressure and protect its technological sovereignty.