China’s commerce ministry warns of a potential global semiconductor supply crisis as tensions flare between Nexperia’s Dutch headquarters and its Chinese subsidiary over control of Wingtech and the management of China-based operations.

Beijing points to October disruptions after Dutch authorities seized Nexperia from its Chinese parent following export controls, noting that Nexperia chips are widely used in automotive electronic systems.

The Chinese unit alleges the Netherlands HQ disabled office accounts for all Chinese staff, a move the Dutch side does not deny could affect production, while China’s arm says it has operated independently since September 2025.

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The Dutch headquarters has suspended wafer supply to the Guangdong plant, hindering mediation and contributing to the stalemate.

Both sides have accused each other of unfair negotiating practices, with reports that the Dutch side paused wafer deliveries over claims of missing payments as mediation attempts falter.

Beijing accuses The Netherlands of not securing enough compromise or pressing to end Amsterdam court proceedings that transferred Wingtech’s shares to a Dutch lawyer in October, highlighting ongoing political and legal entanglements affecting the supply chain.

Efforts by Beijing, The Hague, and Brussels to mediate have stalled amid continued accusations and no resolution to the impasse.

The dispute centers on technology transfer and control, including Wingtech’s alleged transfer of technology and production facilities to China, and the subsequent disassociation of the Chinese arm from European management.

Beijing also criticized The Hague for failing to pressure Nexperia’s Netherlands headquarters or to close the Amsterdam court proceedings related to Wingtech’s shares transfer to a Dutch lawyer in October.

The warning signals that geopolitical and corporate tensions in the chip supply chain could ripple through global markets and manufacturing.