China Criticizes Netherlands for Failing to Resolve Nexperia Dispute Beijing urges cooperation to prevent more disruptions in the global chip supply chain

Beijing | November 4, 2025 China’s Ministry of Commerce has accused the Netherlands of not taking steps to help resolve the ongoing dispute over Nexperia, the Dutch chipmaker recently seized by the Dutch government. In a statement released on Tuesday, Beijing warned that the lack of cooperation could worsen global semiconductor supply chain disruptions. The dispute began when the Dutch government took control of Nexperia on September 30, citing national security concerns about its Chinese parent company, Wingtech. Days later, China imposed export restrictions on Nexperia products made in China, creating significant pressure on European automotive manufacturers that rely on the company’s chips. China claims it has acted “responsibly” by granting certain exemptions to these export restrictions but says the Netherlands has failed to reciprocate. The commerce ministry urged the Dutch government to “stop interfering” in Nexperia’s operations and to engage in “constructive dialogue” to reach a resolution. “The Dutch side persists in a unilateral course without taking concrete actions,” the ministry’s statement said. “This will only deepen the negative impact on the global semiconductor industry. Neither China nor the world wants to see this.” A spokesperson for the Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs confirmed that discussions between both governments were ongoing. “We remain in contact with the Chinese authorities and our international partners to find a constructive solution that benefits Nexperia and both economies,” the spokesperson told Reuters. Though most of Nexperia’s chip production takes place in Europe, about 70% of its chips are packaged in China before being distributed globally. The recent export curbs have threatened to halt production lines in Europe and have raised concerns of possible job losses. The issue has drawn international attention. Following talks between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping last week, the White House said Beijing would “take appropriate measures to ensure the resumption of trade from Nexperia’s facilities in China.” Meanwhile, EU trade chief Maros Sefcovic said that there had been “progress” in discussions involving China and the Netherlands, though he did not provide details. Beijing’s latest statement highlights how complex the Nexperia dispute has become. What began as a national security issue has now grown into a wider trade conflict involving Europe, China, and the United States—with potential consequences for the global automotive and electronics industries. China concluded its statement by calling on the Netherlands to consider the broader implications of its actions. “We hope the Dutch government takes into account the importance of China–EU trade relations and works toward resolving the issue in a manner that maintains stability in global supply chains,” it said. The future of Nexperia—and the stability of chip supplies across Europe—now depends on how quickly both sides can reach common ground. China Warns Netherlands Over Nexperia Chip Dispute Tensions are rising between China and the Netherlands over the seizure of Dutch chipmaker Nexperia. The Chinese government has accused the Netherlands of refusing to cooperate to solve the ongoing dispute, warning that it could lead to major disruptions in the global semiconductor supply chain. The conflict began when the Dutch government took control of Nexperia on September 30, citing security concerns about its Chinese parent company, Wingtech. In response, China imposed export restrictions on Nexperia products made in its factories, affecting European car manufacturers who rely on those chips. China’s Commerce Ministry said it had offered exemptions to ease the pressure but claimed the Netherlands had not taken any meaningful action in return. “The Dutch side persists in a unilateral approach,” the ministry said, urging them to “work constructively” toward a solution. Talks are ongoing between both governments, while industries across Europe wait for clarity as chip shortages threaten production lines. China called on the Netherlands to consider the impact on China-EU relations and to help restore global trade stability.