he Netherlands-based semiconductor firm Nexperia is caught in the middle of the U.S.–China tech war, facing growing pressure from both sides.
Nexperia, which is owned by Chinese company Wingtech Technology, has been under scrutiny from Western governments due to concerns that China could use its technology for strategic or military purposes. The U.S. is pushing allies like the Netherlands to limit exports of advanced chip technologies to China, as part of efforts to curb Beijing’s access to critical semiconductor components.
At the same time, China has urged the Netherlands to resist American pressure, arguing that Washington’s restrictions are driven by politics rather than fair trade.
This has placed Nexperia in a difficult position — trying to maintain its European operations while managing its Chinese ownership and geopolitical tensions.
The situation reflects the broader struggle over global control of semiconductor supply chains, with smaller countries like the Netherlands being drawn into the rivalry between the U.S. and China over technological dominance.