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China Blasts Dutch Nexperia Control, Sparks Supply Crisis

12/31/2025

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China's Ministry of Commerce said the Netherlands' control of Nexperia has caused a global supply-chain crisis and urged reversal of the decision over technology-transfer concerns.
The Dutch government suspended its order after talks with Beijing.
A court ruling ousting Nexperia's Chinese chief executive remains in effect.
China has blocked exports of chips from Nexperia's facilities, impacting automakers such as Honda and Nissan amid ongoing chip shortages.

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China's Ministry of Commerce said the Netherlands' control of Nexperia has caused a global supply-chain crisis and urged reversal of the decision over technology-transfer concerns.
The Dutch government suspended its order after talks with Beijing.
A court ruling ousting Nexperia's Chinese chief executive remains in effect.
China has blocked exports of chips from Nexperia's facilities, impacting automakers such as Honda and Nissan amid ongoing chip shortages.