Chinese state-owned firms launch car-chip testing platform amid Nexperia row

South China Morning PostCenterEN 1 min read 100% complete by Ann CaoOctober 29, 2025 at 10:00 AM

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A state-level testing platform for automotive semiconductors opened in Shenzhen, China, on Tuesday, established by two state-owned enterprises: China Reform Holdings and the China Automotive Technology and Research Centre. The facility includes over 80 sets of testing equipment and 13 specialized laboratories focusing on various aspects like environmental reliability and information security. This initiative aims to support China’s goal of technological self-reliance as outlined in its upcoming five-year plan from 2026 to 2030, amid a Sino-Dutch dispute over chipmaker Nexperia that threatens global car supply chains. The platform is intended to accelerate the localization process for high-end automotive chips and reduce reliance on foreign technology.

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