Beijing: China has called on the Dutch government to take decisive measures to resolve the ongoing crisis surrounding semiconductor manufacturer Nexperia, warning that delays could have far-reaching consequences for global supply chains. The Chinese Ministry of Commerce emphasized the urgency of concrete action following weeks of diplomatic engagement, highlighting the potential disruption to Europe’s automotive and technology sectors.

The dispute centers on Nexperia, a Netherlands-based chip manufacturer owned by Chinese firm Wingtech Technology Co., Ltd. Dutch authorities intervened on September 30, citing concerns that Nexperia would move production operations from Europe to China. In response, China imposed export restrictions on the company’s finished semiconductor chips on October

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