On Sunday, the Netherlands' Economy Minister, Vincent Karremans, stated that he expects to meet with a Chinese government official in the coming days to discuss how to resolve the standoff over Nexperia NV, a computer chip maker whose issues are threatening global automotive supply chains.
The Dutch government took control of Nexperia, a subsidiary of China’s Wingtechnand a key supplier of essential chips for cars, on September 30. In response, the Chinese government imposed a ban on exports of the company’s finished products.
In an interview on the Dutch television show Buitenhof, Karremans explained that while the Chinese believe the Dutch are aligning with the Americans on the Nexperia intervention, the action was actually intended to prevent the company’s former Chinese CEO from transferring operations and intellectual property out of Europe.
The standoff is causing concern within the automotive industry, as Nexperia's chips, while not the most advanced, are produced in large volumes, primarily in Hamburg, Germany, before being sent to China for packaging and distribution to the global car industry. Carmakers are worried about potential shortages in their supply chains if a resolution is not reached soon.
Karremans also highlighted the interdependent relationship between Chinese carmakers and Nexperia, noting, "We have a mutually dependent relationship. Everyone has an interest... to solve this together."
Nexperia reported a net profit of $331 million in 2024, making it a valuable asset for Wingtech. Karremans mentioned that Dutch diplomats have been working to resolve the dispute, and he is scheduled to meet with the Chinese minister responsible for the matter in the coming days. "This is being discussed at the highest level," he said.
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