Beijing, Oct 20, 2025 (AFP) - Nexperia tells Chinese staff to ignore orders from Dutch HQ

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2025-10-20

Management from chipmaker Nexperia's Chinese unit told employees they can ignore instructions from overseas, according to a company statement, escalating a recent row over control of the Dutch-based firm. As a major supplier of semiconductors, Nexperia has found itself at the centre of a tug-of-war between China and the Netherlands as the sector becomes an increasing source of global geopolitical tension. Dutch officials invoked a Cold War-era l......

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