Wingtech Rebuts Nexperia Claims as Control Fight Threatens Global Chip Supply
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Nexperia China’s factory in Dongguan, Guangdong province.
Chinese semiconductor firm Wingtech Technology Co. Ltd. pushed back late Friday against accusations from its Dutch subsidiary Nexperia Holding B.V. that it has failed to engage in talks, as an ownership dispute continues to destabilize global supply chains.
Wingtech, which owns 100% of Nexperia, said it has made repeated efforts to negotiate, contradicting Nexperia’s claims that it did not received “any meaningful response” from the Chinese side. Wingtech accused Nexperia of sidestepping the core issue — the alleged illegal stripping of shareholder rights — and using delay tactics to push for a “China-free” supply chain strategy.
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- Wingtech and its Dutch subsidiary Nexperia are in a major ownership and governance dispute, destabilizing global supply chains and leading to operational splits and halted payments.
- Regulatory actions in late 2024, including US Entity List sanctions and Dutch asset freezes, escalated tensions, but some restrictions were temporarily suspended following diplomatic talks.
- Nexperia, with key clients like Bosch, Huawei, Apple, and Samsung, faces possible supply chain realignment as production shifts and governance remain unresolved.
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Who’s Who
- Wingtech Technology Co. Ltd.
- Wingtech Technology Co. Ltd. is a Chinese semiconductor firm that fully owns Nexperia Holding B.V. Wingtech acquired Nexperia between 2018 and 2020, and its founder became Nexperia's CEO. The company is currently embroiled in a dispute with Nexperia over ownership and governance, complicated by trade restrictions and legal actions from the U.S. and Dutch governments.
- Nexperia Holding B.V.
- Nexperia Holding B.V. is a Dutch semiconductor firm, formerly NXP Semiconductors NV's standard products division. It supplies components to major clients. Wingtech Technology Co. Ltd. acquired 100% of Nexperia between 2018 and 2020. Nexperia operates wafer fabs in Germany and the UK, and packaging facilities in Dongguan, China, the Philippines, and Malaysia.
- NXP Semiconductors NV
- NXP Semiconductors NV is the former parent company of Nexperia. Nexperia was its standard products division, headquartered in the Netherlands. Wingtech Technology Co. Ltd. acquired 100% of Nexperia between 2018 and 2020.
- Bosch
- Bosch is a client of Nexperia Holding B.V., a Dutch semiconductor firm. Nexperia supplies key components to Bosch, among other major companies like Huawei, Apple, and Samsung. Bosch relies on Nexperia's products, which are deeply embedded in automotive and industrial applications.
- Huawei
- Huawei is one of the clients of Nexperia, a Dutch subsidiary of Chinese semiconductor firm Wingtech Technology Co. Ltd. Nexperia supplies key components to Huawei.
- Apple
- Apple is a client of Nexperia, a Dutch subsidiary of Chinese semiconductor firm Wingtech Technology Co. Ltd. Nexperia supplies key components to Apple, among other major tech companies like Samsung and Huawei. The ongoing ownership dispute between Wingtech and Nexperia has led to significant supply chain instability.
- Samsung
- Samsung is listed as one of the key clients of Nexperia Holding B.V., which is a Dutch subsidiary of Chinese semiconductor firm Wingtech Technology Co. Ltd. Nexperia supplies vital components to several major companies, including Samsung.
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What Happened When
- Between 2018 and 2020：
- Wingtech acquired 100% of Nexperia via a series of transactions.
- March 2020：
- Wingtech founder Zhang became Nexperia’s CEO.
- December 2024：
- Wingtech was added to the U.S. Entity List.
- September 29, 2025：
- The U.S. Commerce Department extended export controls to any company at least 50% owned by an Entity List firm.
- September 30, 2025：
- The Dutch Minister of Economic Affairs issued an order freezing Nexperia’s global assets, operations, personnel, and IP for one year.
- October 1, 2025：
- Nexperia’s Dutch management sought an emergency court order; Zhang was suspended and Wingtech’s shares transferred to a trustee.
- October 4, 2025：
- China’s Ministry of Commerce issued an export control notice, prohibiting certain exports by Nexperia’s China unit and its distributors.
- Mid-October 2025：
- Nexperia’s China unit resumed civilian-use shipments and began delivering chips again.
- October 18, 2025：
- Nexperia halted salary payments to Chinese staff and cut system access. Wingtech and Nexperia China arm responded by taking control of domestic operations and formally severing ties with the Dutch headquarters.
- October 30, 2025：
- China’s commerce ministry announced the U.S. agreed to suspend its 50% ownership rule for one year following trade talks in Kuala Lumpur.
- November 19, 2025：
- The Dutch government temporarily suspended the ministerial restricting order after high-level talks with Beijing.
- November 28, 2025：
- Wingtech publicly pushed back against accusations from Nexperia B.V. of failed negotiations.
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