ASML Says Ex-Employee in China Misappropriated Chip Data – Bloomberg

ASML Holding NV, the leading maker of lithography machines for producing semiconductors, said a former employee in China stole data about its proprietary technology, an allegation that could inflame political tensions as the West moves to restrict Chinese access to chips.

ASML reported the recently discovered data breach to authorities, and said export controls may have been violated. It also initiated an internal review and implemented remedial measures after the incident.