Archive · 15 Nov 2025
Nexperia Disputes Chinese Unit's Claims Amidst Ongoing Feud
Imagine a company called Nexperia that makes important computer chips for cars.
This company is owned by a Chinese company, but its main office is in the Netherlands.
Recently, the Dutch government stepped in to oversee the company because they were worried about how it was being run.
This made China unhappy and they started limiting the chips that Nexperia could send out.
Now, the part of Nexperia in China is saying that the bosses in the Netherlands are not sending them the materials they need to make chips, and the bosses in the Netherlands are saying that the Chinese part isn't managing its supplies well.
It's like a big argument happening inside the company even though both sides want to fix the problem of making chips available again.
Nexperia rejected claims from its Chinese subsidiary that Dutch management is blocking wafer supplies.
The Dutch government intervened in Nexperia's operations in September, citing concerns about asset stripping and supply security.
Beijing responded to the intervention by restricting exports of Nexperia's products from China, disrupting car production.
Nexperia stated it has sufficient wafers and is implementing alternative solutions to mitigate supply disruptions, including direct sales.
China's Ministry of Commerce expressed disappointment over comments from the Dutch Minister of Economic Affairs, ahead of planned talks.
- Who
- Nexperia (Dutch chipmaker owned by China's Wingtech Technology) and its Chinese subsidiary
- What
- A dispute over wafer supplies and company operations, following Dutch government intervention and Chinese export restrictions.
- When
- Claims made on Friday; Dutch government intervention in September; CEO suspension in October; potential political talks early next week.
- Where
- Nijmegen (Netherlands); Guangdong (China); Germany; UK.
- Why
- The Dutch government intervened due to concerns about asset stripping and supply chain threats. Beijing responded with export restrictions and the subsidiary claims mismanagement.
Nexperia (Netherlands-based)
Nexperia China (Subsidiary)
Wafer Supply and Stock Management
Nexperia (Netherlands-based)
Nexperia China should have sufficient wafers and finished products for several months. Claims to the contrary raise doubts about local management's stock management practices.
Nexperia China (Subsidiary)
Dutch management is blocking wafer supplies and failing to provide necessary support for operations.
Chinese Government's Export Restrictions
Nexperia (Netherlands-based)
The relaxation of export restrictions is a temporary measure through exemptions, not a full restoration of the supply chain.
Nexperia China (Subsidiary)
China's Ministry of Commerce expressed disappointment over Dutch comments and views the Dutch government's seizure of Nexperia as causing chaos in the chip supply chain.
- Company Name
- Nexperia
- Parent Company
- Wingtech Technology Co. (China)
- Headquarters
- Nijmegen, Netherlands
- Key Products
- Power-control chips for automakers
- Manufacturing Location Mentioned
- Guangdong, China; Germany; UK
- Dutch Government Intervention Date
- September
- CEO Suspension Date
- October