In a response to the media, the Chinese Ministry of Commerce said that Nexperia's invalidation of a series of employee work accounts in China has had a negative impact on the business's operations.
Nexperia is a semiconductor company based in the Netherlands and owned by Wingtech Technology - a Chinese technology corporation.
Nexperia used to belong to Philips electronics group and was acquired by Wingtech Technology in 2018 for about 3.6 billion USD. The current dispute involves the Dutch government seeking to restrict control of the Chinese parent company, due to concerns about technological security risks and chip technology transfer capabilities.
The Chinese Ministry of Commerce said that recently, thanks to the joint efforts of Beijing and Amsterdam, Wingtech and Nexperia have conducted negotiations to resolve internal business disputes.
Nexperia's locking of employees' office accounts in China has sparked new conflicts and further hindered the ongoing negotiation process, according to a statement from the Ministry of Commerce.
This agency warned that if the above measures lead to serious disruptions in the semiconductor industry, the Netherlands will be fully responsible.
The current dispute takes place in the context of tension related to control of Nexperia. On September 30, 2025, the Dutch government issued a ministerial-level decree to seek to take over control of the company.
Beijing has long criticized this move as an inappropriate administrative interference by the Netherlands in the business operations of businesses.
The semiconductor industry is considered a key sector in the global technology supply chain, involving many industries from consumer electronics to automobiles and telecommunications equipment. Observers believe that any disruption in the operations of major chip manufacturers could have a widespread impact on the international technology market.
