Another Dutch tech firm has been caught in the simmering tensions between the West and China.

These deals attracted the concerns of Micky Adriaansens, the outgoing Dutch Economy Minister.

The comment emerged in a recent Dutch court case.

Dutch minister fears ‘national security risk’ from Chinese ownership of Anteryon

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Ultimately,Anteryon won the case.

The companys CEO dismissed concerns that Anteryonstechhad military applications or other sensitive features, FD said.

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The court rulingwill come as a blow to Adriaansen.

Butthe dispute is further evidence that western governments are increasing scrutiny of business with Beijing.

For Dutch tech firms with ties to China, further political interventions may be on the horizon.

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Story byThomas Macaulay

Thomas is the managing editor of TNW.

He leads our coverage of European tech and oversees our talented team of writers.

Away from work, he e(show all)Thomas is the managing editor of TNW.

He leads our coverage of European tech and oversees our talented team of writers.

Away from work, he enjoys playing chess (badly) and the guitar (even worse).

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