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China Urges Netherlands to Resolve Nexperia Semiconductor Dispute

12/12/2025

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China Urges Netherlands

Ministry of Commerce of the People's Republic of China (MOFCOM) urges the Netherlands to resolve Nexperia issues, Wingtech-owned semiconductor maker.
MOFCOM says Wingtech invited Nexperia's directors to China to discuss corporate control.
China says the Dutch government interfered in Nexperia's operations and asks the Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs to facilitate consultations.
MOFCOM emphasizes China's commitment to a stable global semiconductor supply chain by facilitating exports of civilian-use semiconductor products.

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China Urges Netherlands

Ministry of Commerce of the People's Republic of China (MOFCOM) urges the Netherlands to resolve Nexperia issues, Wingtech-owned semiconductor maker.
MOFCOM says Wingtech invited Nexperia's directors to China to discuss corporate control.
China says the Dutch government interfered in Nexperia's operations and asks the Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs to facilitate consultations.
MOFCOM emphasizes China's commitment to a stable global semiconductor supply chain by facilitating exports of civilian-use semiconductor products.

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