China Puts Export Controls on Nexperia After Dutch Takeover

China has imposed export controls on Nexperia, a Dutch semiconductor company, following the Dutch government's decision to seize control of the firm. The move comes as part of China's efforts to assert its influence over the global technology supply chain. Nexperia, a subsidiary of the Chinese technology company Wingtech, operates a major chip factory in the Netherlands. The Dutch government's decision to intervene was driven by concerns over national security and the potential for the facility to be used for technological espionage. The export controls imposed by China are likely to disrupt Nexperia's operations and impact the global semiconductor market, which is already facing supply chain challenges. The situation highlights the ongoing tensions between China and the West over the control of critical technologies and infrastructure. This development underscores the geopolitical complexities surrounding the semiconductor industry and the potential for further economic and diplomatic tensions between countries as they compete for strategic technological dominance.