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Netherlands Seizes Nexperia in Stunning Security Move

In a bold and unprecedented intervention, the Dutch government has taken control of Nexperia, the Netherlands-based semiconductor company owned by China’s Wingtech, citing serious governance failures and national security concerns. While day-to-day production continues, The Hague now holds the power to block or reverse any management decisions it considers a threat to Dutch or European technological sovereignty.

The move was executed under the Goods Availability Act, a Cold War–era law allowing the government to intervene in companies deemed critical to national interests. A recent court ruling found significant irregularities within Nexperia’s governance structure, paving the way for state action. Wingtech’s chairman, Zhang Xuezheng, has been suspended from the board, and a new independent director will assume decisive voting control.

Semiconductors are the backbone of modern technology — from vehicles to smartphones to defense systems — and have become the focal point of global strategic competition. Although Nexperia is not a producer of cutting-edge chips, its components are vital for Europe’s industrial supply chains.

This move reflects a growing global trend: Western governments are no longer willing to tolerate Chinese control over critical tech infrastructure. The Dutch government’s action signals a readiness to override investor rights when national or strategic security is at stake.

For global trade, it’s a watershed moment. It underscores how political risk has become inseparable from cross-border investment in sensitive sectors like semiconductors. As the EU races to strengthen its own chip capabilities, this takeover may serve as both a warning and a turning point — redefining how nations balance open markets with the need to safeguard their technological independence. Watch Clip

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