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Netherlands Halts Oversight of China-Linked Nexperia to Restart Auto Chip Supply

Progress in talks with Beijing prompted a step meant to ease shortages hitting carmakers.

Overview

  • The Dutch government said on Nov. 19 it suspended its management-intervention measures on Netherlands-based Nexperia.
  • Officials framed the pause as a response to recent diplomatic progress with China and part of efforts to stabilize supplies.
  • Beijing had restricted exports from Nexperia’s Guangdong plant after the Dutch action, tightening availability of common auto chips.
  • Automakers including Honda and Volkswagen faced production impacts because Nexperia’s non-cutting-edge components are widely used.
  • Economy minister Micky Adriaansens pointed to signs of Chinese export curbs easing and said dialogue with partners will continue.