October 22, 2025 /SemiMedia/ — Netherlands Minister of Economic Affairs Vincent Karremans said he expects to meet Chinese officials in the coming days to discuss resolving the impasse surrounding chipmaker Nexperia. The Dutch government took control of the China-backed semiconductor company on September 30 over concerns that technology could be transferred to Nexperia’s Chinese parent, Wingtech Technology.

Nexperia stated that China’s Ministry of Commerce issued export controls on October 4, barring its China operations and subcontractors from shipping certain finished components and subassemblies. Karremans noted that China perceives the Netherlands as collaborating with the U.S., but the move is aimed at preventing a former Chinese CEO from relocating business operations and intellectual property out of Europe.

Nexperia produces high-volume chips mainly in Hamburg, Germany, which are then shipped to China for packaging before reaching the global automotive market. Prolonged delays could disrupt supply chains. Karremans highlighted the mutual dependence between European and Chinese automotive manufacturers and emphasized efforts to resolve the issue collaboratively, with formal talks scheduled with Chinese regulatory officials.

Nexperia reported net profit of $331 million in 2024, representing a valuable asset for Wingtech. Due to Dutch government intervention, the Dongguan factory has limited shipments, with certain positions moving to a four-day workweek and reduced overtime. On October 19, Nexperia China issued an internal notice directing employees to follow domestic company instructions and decline any external orders without authorization from the company’s legal representative.