AMSTERDAM, Dec 10 (Reuters) – Wingtech, the Chinese parent company of Netherlands-based chipmaker Nexperia, has invited the court-appointed custodians of its Dutch unit to Beijing for ‍talks on control of the company, a source familiar with the dispute told Reuters.

It was not clear whether the move could be a first step towards easing relations between Nexperia’s European arm and its Chinese parent and Chinese operating subsidiaries, which have ‌been at odds since the Dutch government ‌intervened in September.

The dispute has caused shortages of chips and production problems for global automakers. While the Chinese and Dutch governments eased restrictions on Nexperia, a court fight and internal battle are continuing.

A spokesperson for Nexperia BV confirmed it is aware of the invitatio

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