Chip shortage

The Dutch government has suspended its intervention in Chinese-owned chipmaker Nexperia’s operations following constructive dialogues with China, potentially easing global chip shortage concerns. This move, seen as a show of goodwill, signals a potential de-escalation in trade tensions. China appears to be allowing European and other international companies to resume exporting Nexperia-manufactured chips. While this provides immediate relief to industries like automotive, underlying tensions regarding technology transfer and control persist, requiring a comprehensive framework for managing cross-border investments in sensitive technologies.