Government Acts to Protect Security and Corporate Integrity
The Dutch government has taken over the management of Nexperia, a semiconductor producer owned by China’s Wingtech Technology, after identifying what it described as serious lapses in governance and risks to national security. In a statement, the Ministry of Economic Affairs confirmed it had implemented emergency legal measures to reduce the authority of Nexperia’s top executives and install temporary state-appointed supervisors. The company, headquartered in Nijmegen, has been part of Wingtech’s corporate group since 2019.
Move Designed to Safeguard Critical Technology and Supply Chains
Officials said the decision was intended to secure access to essential chip technology and prevent sensitive information from being exposed abroad. Production will continue as normal, and employees will remain in their positions, while strategic control now falls under government oversight. The Netherlands’ intervention reflects growing European efforts to limit foreign influence in industries central to technological advancement and national resilience.
Wingtech Rejects Allegations and Vows to Challenge Decision
Wingtech has strongly opposed the Dutch action, describing it as unjustified and politically motivated. The company maintains that it complies fully with Dutch and EU laws and announced that it will pursue legal avenues to contest the ruling. The case marks the first time the Netherlands has invoked emergency powers to intervene in a foreign-owned technology enterprise, signaling a more assertive stance on protecting its semiconductor sector.
