China has accused the Netherlands of making serious policy errors after the Dutch government intervened in chipmaker Nexperia, warning the move is disrupting the global semiconductor supply chain.
Beijing urged The Hague to reverse course and remove barriers to restoring market stability, according to China’s Commerce Ministry.
The dispute stems from a September decision by the Dutch government to invoke a Cold War era law to take control of Nexperia, a Chinese owned company based in the Netherlands.
Commenting on the Dutch Minister of Economic Affairs Vincent Karremans’ remarks in an interview with Dutch media claiming that tough measures against Nexperia were indeed necessary, a spokesperson from China’s Ministry of Commerce said on Wednesday that the Chinese side has… pic.twitter.com/FAjVYRpCAm
— Global Times (@globaltimesnews) December 31, 2025
The move followed U.S. security concerns over technology transfer. In response, China restricted the export of Nexperia products from China, triggering alarms across the auto industry.
Nexperia produces large volumes of low cost chips used in nearly all electronic devices, including critical automotive systems.
China called on the Dutch government to encourage Nexperia to send a delegation to China amid a standoff with its Chinese parent that could impact the global auto supply chain https://t.co/y0w76ft6zu pic.twitter.com/iED12bMnXE
— Reuters Business (@ReutersBiz) December 11, 2025
Industry groups say supply disruptions remain unresolved. Automakers and suppliers, including Nissan and Bosch, have warned of potential shortages, with European auto groups cautioning that risks could intensify in early 2026 if the standoff continues.
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