Dutch Minister Sjoerdsma's delicate China mission: ASML, chip exports, trade and human rights — what will be discussed behind closed doors in Beijing and Shanghai?

The first Dutch ministerial trade mission to China in eight years comes at a pivotal moment for relations between The Hague and Beijing. Officially, the visit focuses on business opportunities. In reality, it will also test how far the Netherlands can deepen economic ties with China while navigating growing geopolitical tensions. The Hague Insider reveals the programme, the key players and the political dilemmas surrounding the visist of Dutch minister Sjoerd Sjoerdsma. What exactly will Sjoerdsma discuss with China's leadership this week? Which CEOs secured a seat on the highly anticipated trade mission? Will sensitive dossiers such as ASML's chip exports, Nexperia, Taiwan and the Uyghur issue be raised with Chinese leaders?