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Wingtech to Sue Dutch Government Over Nexperia Asset Freeze

Published: Oct. 14, 2025  1:50 a.m.  GMT+8
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Nexperia, formerly part of NXP Semiconductors NV, was fully acquired by Wingtech in 2020
Nexperia, formerly part of NXP Semiconductors NV, was fully acquired by Wingtech in 2020

Chinese tech firm Wingtech Technology Co. Ltd. said it will sue the Dutch government after the Netherlands froze the operations of its semiconductor subsidiary Nexperia Holding and stripped the company of control.

At an investor meeting late Sunday, Wingtech announced it would initiate lawsuits and administrative appeals to challenge the government action. The company said it was preparing an appeal to the Dutch Supreme Court, arguing the move lacked both procedural fairness and substantive legal grounding.

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  • Wingtech plans to sue the Dutch government after it froze Nexperia operations and removed its control, citing procedural unfairness.
  • The Dutch action, justified under the Commodities Availability Act, restricts Nexperia’s asset changes for a year and follows tightening US export controls—Wingtech was added to the Entity List in December 2024.
  • Wingtech asserts business continuity in China, while China’s Ministry of Commerce imposed export controls on Nexperia-related items in response.
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Who’s Who
Wingtech Technology Co. Ltd.
Wingtech Technology Co. Ltd. is a Chinese tech firm that fully acquired Nexperia in 2020. The company announced it would sue the Dutch government after the Netherlands froze Nexperia's operations, citing "serious governance deficiencies." Its shares hit a 10% daily limit after trading resumed.
Nexperia Holding
Nexperia Holding, a semiconductor subsidiary of Chinese tech firm Wingtech Technology Co. Ltd., is facing a operational freeze by the Dutch government. Wingtech fully acquired Nexperia in 2020. Dutch authorities cited "serious governance deficiencies" for the intervention, which prohibits Nexperia from changing its assets, IP, operations, or personnel for one year. This action follows Wingtech's inclusion on the U.S. Entity List, impacting Nexperia's ability to source U.S. technology.
NXP Semiconductors NV
NXP Semiconductors NV no longer owns Nexperia Holding; Wingtech Technology Co. Ltd. fully acquired Nexperia in 2020. Nexperia, which produces standard semiconductor components, was formerly part of NXP.
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What Happened When
2020:
Wingtech fully acquired Nexperia.
December 2, 2024:
Wingtech was added to the U.S. Department of Commerce Entity List.
September 29, 2025:
U.S. Department of Commerce’s BIS announced new export control rules for firms with 50% or more ownership by an entity on the Entity List.
October 12, 2025:
At an investor meeting, Wingtech announced legal action and appeals in response to the Dutch government's intervention.
October 12, 2025:
The Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy imposed a one-year prohibition (until October 12, 2026) on changes to Nexperia’s assets, IP, operations, or personnel.
October 2025:
China’s Ministry of Commerce imposed export controls on all Nexperia-related items in response to Dutch action.
October 13, 2025:
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian commented on the situation, reiterating opposition to the Dutch and U.S. actions.
October 13, 2025:
Wingtech’s Shanghai-listed shares hit the 10% daily limit after trading resumed.
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