China calls on Netherlands to correct ‘mistake’ over chipmaker Nexperia

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by John PowerDecember 31, 2025 at 07:11 AM

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China is urging the Netherlands to reverse its intervention in the Chinese-owned chipmaker Nexperia, accusing the Dutch government of disrupting global supply chains. In September 2025, the Netherlands restricted Nexperia's decision-making, citing concerns that its Chinese owner, Wingtech, intended to move European production to China. This followed warnings from the United States about potential sanctions if Nexperia's Chinese CEO was not replaced. While the Netherlands claims it isn't acting under US pressure and has suspended the initial order after talks with Beijing, a Dutch court ruling removing the CEO remains. China's Commerce Ministry has expressed concern over the Netherlands' continued actions, arguing they threaten the security of the global semiconductor industry.

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Key Player Opposition Context

Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs 40% United States 50% Zhang Xuezheng ×260% Wingtech 60% Chinese Ministry of Commerce ×270% Nexperia ×480% China ×490% Netherlands ×490%

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nexperia 100% chipmaker 90% china 90% netherlands 90% global supply chains 80% semiconductor industry 70% trade dispute 60% us sanctions 50% wingtech 50%

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China

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