Nexperia’s Chinese Parent Says Dutch Unit Wants to Sever Ties — Deepening Semiconductor Supply-Chain Turmoil
GeokHub
Contributing Writer
AMSTERDAM / BEIJING — Nov. 28, 2025 — The Chinese parent company of semiconductor manufacturer Nexperia has accused Nexperia’s Dutch subsidiary of seeking to permanently cut its ties to the Chinese ownership, a move that threatens to further destabilize an already fragile supply chain in the global chip market.
According to the statement from the parent firm, the Dutch unit is reportedly pushing for a legal separation — a permanent split that would strip the Chinese parent of ownership and control. This intensifies the conflict that began earlier this month, when wafer shipments from Europe to China were suspended after alleged failed payment obligations and a decision by European regulators to take control of the company over security concerns.
The proposed separation, if completed, could signal the end of integrated operations between European wafer production and Chinese packaging and assembly, a business model that has enabled global supply of semiconductors to major industries, including automotive and electronics.
For global manufacturers relying on Nexperia’s chips — used widely in vehicles, industrial electronics, and consumer devices — the split could trigger further supply disruption or permanent contract adjustments, especially if production capacity in China remains idle or restructured under new ownership.
