Possible China visit by Dutch Prime Minister Jetten under consideration, multiple options on the table

After visits by Food Security Minister Silvio Erkens and Foreign Trade Minister Sjoerd Sjoerdsma, the Dutch government is preparing for more cabinet-level engagement with China. A visit by Prime Minister Rob Jetten could follow as early as this autumn or in spring 2027, according to sources familiar with the discussions. How advanced are the plans? And why is The Hague seeking closer political contacts with Beijing despite ongoing tensions over ASML, semiconductors and Chinese investments? Read on for the full story.