China's Commerce Ministry has blamed the Netherlands for what it called “chaos” in the semiconductor supply chain.
The head office of Chinese-owned chipmaker Nexperia is seen in Nijmegen, Netherlands, Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025, after the Dutch government took control of the semiconductor company over governance shortcomings.
The head office of Chinese-owned chipmaker Nexperia stands in Nijmegen, Netherlands, Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025, after the Dutch government took control of the semiconductor company over governance shortcomings. – China’s Commerce Ministry said Tuesday that the Netherlands has caused “chaos” in the semiconductor supply chain that could threaten global auto production, even after Beijing allowed Nexperia’s Chinese unit to resume exports of its computer chips. China had blocked shipments of chips from Nexperia's plant in the southern Chinese city of Dongguan in response to the Dutch government’s seizure of Nexperia in late September.The Netherlands cited national security concerns in taking control of the company, which is owned by the Chinese company Wingtech Technology. It also replaced Nexperia's Chinese CEO Zhang Xuezheng with interim CEO Stefan Tilger. Nexperia’s Chinese unit said in late October that its Netherlands headquarters had suspended supplies of wafers used to make chips to its factory in China, raising concerns over its ability to deliver finished semiconductors used by many automakers. “That has created turmoil and chaos in the global semiconductor supply chain,” the Commerce Ministry said in a statement Tuesday. “The Netherlands should bear full responsibility for this." The ministry accused the Netherlands of failing to help resolve the problem, saying it was"further escalating the semiconductor supply chain crisis.” In late 2024, the U.S. put Wingtech Technology, on its “entity list” that it deemed to be acting against the U.S.’s national security interests, subjecting it to export controls. In late September, the U.S. expanded the list to include Wingtech’s subsidiaries, including Nexperia, and the Netherlands then took control of the company. Global automakers including Ford Motor have warned that China’s export restrictions on Nexperia’s semiconductors could disrupt car manufacturing. Following U.S. President Donald Trump’s meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in South Korea last week, the White House said China was moving to ease the export ban on Nexperia semiconductors as part of the latest trade truce between Washington and Beijing.that the Dutch government and China were closely coordinating and in “constructive engagement” regarding Nexperia. The Netherlands said last month it was willing to find a “constructive solution" with Chinese authorities to the Nexperia standoff after its economic affairs minister, Vincent Karremans, spoke by telephone with China’s commerce minister, Wang Wentao.The Dutch ministry of economic affairs invoked itsto effectively seize control of the company on Sept. 30. It said Nexperia’s governance “posed a threat to the continuity and safeguarding on Dutch and European soil of crucial technological knowledge and capabilities”. Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.Locals say SNAP funding disruption hampered ability to pay bills, partial funding not enoughKids Free November returns with family fun, districts across JacksonvilleRichard's Swing Makeover Pt. 6: Staining & sealing the slatsFurloughed federal worker steps in to help clean up neglected Northwest Jacksonville cemeteryJaguars fans buzzing over nail-biting overtime victory in Las VegasJAXBest 2025: Chenile’s Kitchen captures Best Taco titleMust watch: News4JAX reporter Caleb Yauger learns how to line danceHundreds fed at Jerome Brown BBQ for government shutdown reliefFlorida and Georgia fans talk about what makes the rivalry specialTeagan Rebane said 🗣️ ‘I’ll take that!’ — Pick 6 to the crib 🐝Jaden Weatherly with a 💣to Naeem Burroughs for the score!!Luke Toland knows Camden Tietze is down there for 6️⃣⬆️⬇️Perfect pass. Clean catch. Golden touchdown. 🦅 Eric Gentry drops a dime to Gavin Boysen 🎯Blink and you’ll miss him 👀 Speed kills 😤 Alexander Lee turns the corner and he’s GONE! 🦁Blink and you’ll miss him 👀 Speed kills 😤 Alexander Lee turns the corner and he’s GONE! 🦁Donato's chips in to help those struggling with food insecurity as shutdown nears one-month markLocal barbeque joint lends helping hand to community affected by potential SNAP cutsLatest: Man involved in deadly stabbing at Anheuser-Busch plant hid after committing violent actHalloween Forecast: Cooler temps call for costume layers tonightRichard's Swing Makeover Pt. 5: Time to rinse the grunge off now that rust is gone0:43RV City: Trying some southern cuisine before the big Florida-Georgia gameAvery Griffin dives into the endzone for the score 🛝🛝🛝Christian Cato with a ⏺️to Joshua Jones for a touchdown worth 6-7 POINTS!!No one can stop Caleb Mattison to the 🏡👀
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