China has warned of a possible global shortage of automotive chips amid an escalating conflict surrounding Nexperia. This statement was made by the PRC Ministry of Commerce following actions taken by the company's head office in the Netherlands.
The reason was Nexperia's decision to disable corporate accounts for all company employees in China. Beijing called this move a provocation that creates additional difficulties for negotiations between the parties.
The Chinese Ministry of Commerce said that such actions could lead to new disruptions in global semiconductor supply chains.
If this provokes another crisis in global semiconductor production and supply chains, the Netherlands will have to bear full responsibility for it.
The roots of the conflict are related to the decision of the Dutch authorities to confiscate a plant owned by the Chinese holding Wingtech. This company is the parent structure of Nexperia.
The confrontation has already affected the automotive industry. In the fall of 2025, China introduced a temporary embargo on the export of Nexperia chips, which led to disruptions in supply chains for automakers.
Nexperia microchips are widely used in electronic systems of cars around the world. They are used in various components, including control systems and electronic modules.
Attempts to resolve the conflict diplomatically are ongoing. Representatives of China, the Netherlands and the European Union are participating in the negotiations, but so far the parties have not been able to reach an agreement. The situation is also complicated by litigation and mutual accusations of the parties to the dispute.