Author: Bhumika Sevkani

Despite increasing efforts to securitise the semiconductor supply chain from China, the sector continues to reflect entanglements involving firms, and the transnational flow of talent and technology. A striking example of the continuing interests of multinational firms in the Chinese market is the recent recruitment initiative by ASML in China. The Dutch equipment maker is conducting an online lithography competition that promises job interviews to top contestants. The behaviour of semiconductor firms in resisting and circumventing export controls showcases the relevance of complex interdependence in shaping international relations in the age of techno-nationalism. Positioned as a “window” to explore lithography…