Chinese chip association voices concern over Dutch intervention in Nexperia

The China Semiconductor Industry Association (CSIA) has expressed serious concern about the Dutch government's targeting of Nexperia, a Netherlands-based subsidiary of its member company Wingtech Technology.

Tuesday's move came after the Dutch government said it had taken control of the Chinese-owned computer chipmaker, which manufactures chips for cars and consumer electronics, Reuters reported. Nexperia is 100 percent-owned by Chinese tech company Wingtech.

In a statement, the CSIA stressed firm support for member companies in defending their legitimate rights and interests and in upholding a fair, just and non-discriminatory business environment essential for global supply chain stability.

The association also voiced its opposition to the misuse of "national security" terminology to impose selective and discriminatory restrictions on the overseas operations of Chinese enterprises. It argued that such discriminatory measures, when employed against specific companies, undermine the open, inclusive and collaborative global semiconductor ecosystem, a development it firmly rejects.

The CSIA said it will continue to monitor the situation closely, actively listen to the concerns of its members, and employ all lawful channels to communicate the collective stance of China's semiconductor industry to the international community.