The minister explained on Tuesday that he had canceled his visit to China due to “schedule differences” between the sides. In a letter to parliament, Vincent Karremans stressed that he was in contact with the Chinese Minister of Trade and agreed on the possibility of urgent consultations if necessary. The dispute between The Hague and Beijing over Nexperia has been going on for months — a chipmaker owned by China's Wingtech, which also operates in the Netherlands.
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Why did the Dutch minister cancel his visit to China?
What are the causes of the dispute between the Netherlands and China?
What is Nexperia?
What are the consequences of the conflict for the automotive industry?
The conflict led to disruptions in the global supply chainparticularly in the automotive industry, where component shortages began to cause major disruptions in car production. The Dutch authorities expect from the Chinese government guarantees regarding technological security and control over key semiconductor infrastructure.
The tensions surrounding Nexperia are part of… the broader context of commercial disputes between Europe and China, including regulations on technology exports and investments in sensitive sectors. Karremans assured MPs that the government “remains committed to substantive dialogue,” though the talks conducted so far have not brought any breakthrough.
