Xinhua, Beijing, December 22 — When answering questions from journalists on December 22 about Nexperia, a spokesperson for the Ministry of Commerce said that, in a spirit of responsibility toward the global semiconductor supply chain, the Chinese government has taken concrete steps to exempt compliant, civilian-use chip exports, creating the necessary conditions for keeping the supply chain stable and unobstructed. At the same time, China urges the companies involved to resolve their internal disputes through consultation as soon as possible.

       Asked about recent media reports that Nexperia’s Dongguan fab is running very low on wafer inventory, allegedly causing chip shortages for Chinese and foreign car makers in China, and about progress in last week’s talks between Wingtech and Nexperia B.V., the spokesperson replied:

       "According to our information, the heads of Wingtech and Nexperia B.V. held a first round of talks last week, explaining and clarifying their respective concerns and agreeing to stay in communication. China calls on the relevant companies to negotiate on issues of corporate control and supply-chain resumption and to restore the global semiconductor supply chain in a practical manner."

       The spokesperson reiterated that the root of the Nexperia problem is the improper administrative interference in the company’s operations by the Dutch government. "As an old Chinese saying goes, whoever ties the bell must untie it. To dispel the shortage concerns of related companies worldwide, the Dutch government should immediately rescind its administrative order and urge the former Nexperia executives to withdraw their case from the Enterprise Chamber, creating favorable conditions for the talks, quickly resuming chip supplies to Chinese and foreign car makers in China and fulfilling the Netherlands' due responsibility for restoring the safety and stability of the global semiconductor supply chain."