Recent interviews and statements regarding the conflict over Chinese-owned chipmaker Nexperia (Netherlands) have exposed the divergent strategic priorities of the Netherlands and China, as part of the broader geopolitical split between China and the West. While the Netherlands' decision to invoke a Cold War-era law is driven by fears

China has issued a sharp rebuke to the Netherlands over the government's intervention in Dutch-based chipmaker Nexperia and its alleged lack of a "constructive attitude and action," directly blaming the Dutch government for causing "turbulence and chaos" in the global semiconductor supply chain.

A corporate dispute involving Dutch chip company Nexperia and its Chinese subsidiary has escalated, even as the U.S. and China agreed to suspend the export control rule widely speculated to have spurred friction that also involved Nexperia's Chinese parent company.

As part of an official communication between the Chinese and Dutch leadership, both sides signaled a willingness to de-escalate after the Dutch government took action regarding Nexperia, a Dutch subsidiary of Chinese tech firm Wingtech. This stand-off highlights the deepening geopolitical tensions over critical sectors and the precarious position of

Last week, China announced an antitrust investigation into Qualcomm. The probe marks the latest escalation in regulatory scrutiny against a major American technology firm and renews concerns over geopolitical risks.

A Dutch semiconductor company with a Chinese owner has come under pressure from the Dutch government, replacing its CEO in response. Court documents suggest that U.S. pressure played a role.

Taiwan issued its first-ever nationwide export controls in late September, which were then swiftly reversed. Nonetheless, the move is still significant, as it signals an effort by Taipei to leverage its dominance in the semiconductor industry for political aims.