China Resumes Nexperia Chip Exports, Urges EU to Make Progress

China has confirmed that it has taken steps to exempt compliant exports of Nexperia chips intended for civilian use, while urging the European Union to make progress in resolving the dispute threatening to disrupt global auto production, Bloomberg News reported.

Pressure has been mounting on the Netherlands to resolve the crisis, as automakers such as Volkswagen AG have warned about the growing impact of the global chip shortage. (Photo: Nexperia) 

“China has taken practical measures to exempt compliant exports for civilian use,” a Ministry of Commerce spokesperson said in a recent statement, responding to EU trade chief Maros Sefcovic’s post on X indicating that China has agreed to resume chip shipments to Europe.

“We welcome the European side to continue exerting its influence and urge the Dutch side to correct its erroneous practices as soon as possible.”

The resumption of exports could set the stage for the Netherlands to lift government controls imposed on Dutch-based Nexperia, which is owned by Zhejiang-based communications equipment manufacturer Wingtech Technology Co.

China had retaliated by restricting exports of components from Nexperia’s Chinese facility, which accounted for about half of its pre-crisis production volume.

Pressure has been mounting on the Netherlands to resolve the crisis, as automakers such as Volkswagen AG have warned about the growing impact of the global chip shortage.