In a landmark move highlighting growing technology security concerns, the Dutch government has taken control of China-owned chip manufacturer Nexperia. The intervention aims to safeguard Europe’s semiconductor supply chain amid rising global trade tensions and governance issues at the critical chip producer.
In an unprecedented move that underscores the escalating global competition over semiconductor technology, the Netherlands government has assumed direct control of China-owned chip manufacturer Nexperia. The intervention represents one of the most significant actions taken by a Western government to secure critical technology supply chains amid growing tensions with China and reflects broader concerns about technological sovereignty across Europe.
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