Dutch chip supplier Nexperia faces a major setback as its Chinese owner Wingtech Technology takes the company to court. The move comes as the Dutch government and an Amsterdam court have already suspended Wingtech's control over Nexperia since October 2025, citing national security concerns. The lawsuit is likely a response to the government's decision, which has left the future of Nexperia's ownership in limbo. As tensions between the Netherlands and China escalate, this development raises questions about the role of foreign ownership in sensitive industries and the balance between economic interests and national security.
Nexperia is being sued by Chinese owner Wingtech Technology, whose control over the chip supplier has been suspended by the Dutch government and an Amsterdam court since October 2025.