BEIJING (dpa-AFX) - Amid the ongoing chip crisis involving Dutch company Nexperia, China is calling for more significant concessions from the government in The Hague. According to the Ministry of Commerce in Beijing, the Netherlands has yet to take any visible steps to prevent violations of the rights and interests of Chinese companies and to restore stability to global supply chains.
The ministry's comments were in response to a question regarding an online post by acting Dutch Minister of Economic Affairs Vincent Karremans dated November 6. On X, Karremans wrote that, following constructive discussions with Chinese authorities, the Netherlands was confident that chip deliveries from China to Europe and the rest of the world would reach Nexperia's customers in the coming days.
China's Ministry of Commerce urged that the Dutch statements should be followed by constructive plans as soon as possible, rather than remaining mere words. The Hague, it added, should also refrain from interfering in company matters through administrative means. Beijing confirmed it had agreed to the Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs' request to send representatives to China for consultations.
The Root of the Dispute
The conflict stems from the Dutch government's decision on September 30 to place Nexperia under state control due to concerns over its Chinese parent company Wingtech. Shortly after, Beijing imposed export restrictions on certain Nexperia chips, affecting European automakers as well.
Nexperia primarily manufactures standard chips, which are produced in large quantities for use in the automotive industry and electronic devices. Beijing had previously announced that, under certain conditions, exceptions for Nexperia exports would be allowed. Some companies have already reported receiving such export permits.
