Chinese government wades into Dutch chipmaker dispute — presses Netherlands to resolve Nexperia saga as supply concerns grow

China has urged the Netherlands to resolve the dispute surrounding Nexperia, a Dutch semiconductor manufacturer owned by China’s Wingtech, to restore normal corporate governance and supply chains. The Dutch government placed Nexperia under state supervision, leading to retaliatory export freezes and disruptions in the supply chain. Chinese officials have blocked Nexperia’s Chinese facilities from exporting packaged parts back to Europe, affecting deliveries to automakers and industrial customers. Despite easing some restrictions, the underlying fight for control between the two governments continues, impacting industries reliant on the steady flow of components. The resolution depends on whether the Netherlands allows Nexperia officials to travel for negotiations to address the governance split between its European and Chinese operations.