The Dutch government is ready to lift its emergency control over chipmaker Nexperia if China resumes the export of its semiconductors, according to a Bloomberg News report citing officials familiar with the matter.
The decision could come as soon as next week if Dutch authorities confirm that shipments from China have restarted, the report said. The ministerial order, issued on September 30, gave the Netherlands veto rights over key corporate decisions at Nexperia for one year.
Economy Minister Vincent Karremans said Thursday he believes Nexperia chips will begin reaching customers in Europe and beyond “in the coming days,” adding that the Dutch government will “support these developments” and take appropriate action.
While officials have not confirmed whether this includes lifting the order, Bloomberg said the Netherlands is willing to suspend the intervention once exports are verified.
The dispute between The Hague and Beijing has disrupted global supply chains after China blocked Nexperia exports in early October, prompting widespread shortages in automotive and industrial sectors.
Nexperia’s chips are used extensively in car manufacturing, computing, and consumer electronics, and the ongoing shortage has forced several European firms to slow production or furlough workers.
Analysts say lifting Dutch control could mark a turning point in the diplomatic and commercial standoff that has tested Europe’s semiconductor resilience amid rising geopolitical friction.
