Dutch move on Nexperia triggers nervousness among auto suppliers and OEMs
According to Wingtech Chairman Yang Mu, as of mid-2025, about 80% of Nexperia’s total end-product capacity resides in mainland China, 70% of which originates from Dongguan alone
On Monday, Oct. 13, the Dutch government took a decisive step to assume control of Nexperia, the Nijmegen-based semiconductor manufacturer owned by mainland China’s Wingtech. Officials described the intervention as “highly exceptional,” citing governance shortcomings, national security risks and the need to safeguard critical technological capabilities for the Netherlands and Europe.
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