The Dutch government suspended its intervention in chipmaker Nexperia on Wednesday after “constructive” talks with Chinese authorities, easing a tense standoff that had threatened global automotive chip supplies.
Economy Minister Vincent Karremans described the move as “a show of goodwill,” adding that he appreciated “the measures already taken by the Chinese authorities to ensure the supply of chips to Europe and the rest of the world.”
On September 30, The Hague invoked the seldom-used Goods Availability Act to assert control over Nexperia amid concerns about governance risks and potential transfers of key technology. A Dutch court later suspended Zhang Xuezheng, Nexperia’s former CEO and founder of its Chinese parent Wingtech, citing serious management concerns.
Karremans made clear that the suspension does not fully relinquish oversight: Nexperia must continue to inform the Dutch government about plans to move production resources or technical knowledge between its European and Chinese units.
The chip dispute sparked export restrictions from China earlier this month, triggering warnings from carmakers about supply disruptions. And while some curbs have relaxed, tensions persist, especially between Nexperia’s European headquarters and its Chinese operation, which reportedly declared independence following the Dutch takeover.
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