Amsterdam, Netherlands – November 22, 2025 – Chinese semiconductor company Wingtech Technology Co Ltd has formally appealed to the Dutch government to reverse its decision to take control of its Netherlands-based chip subsidiary, Nexperia B.V., according to documents reviewed by Reuters. The appeal comes amid growing tensions over global semiconductor supply chains and concerns about technology transfer.

Wingtech initially challenged the Dutch government’s intervention on October 21 and expanded its legal objections on November 10, citing what it calls an unprecedented and disproportionate “deprivation of property” that lacks a legal foundation. Lawyers representing Wingtech urged the Ministry of Economic Affairs to revoke the order, claiming it unfairly disrupts corporate governance and international investment rights.

Background of the Dutch Intervention

The Dutch government first intervened in Nexperia on September 30, citing concerns that the company’s former CEO and Wingtech founder, Zhang Xuezheng, could move European operations to China. This action was seen as necessary to safeguard Nexperia’s European semiconductor production, which is critical for industries such as automotive manufacturing, currently facing chip shortages.

Although the Dutch government suspended its intervention last Wednesday following “constructive talks” with Chinese authorities, it did not formally revoke its September 30 order. Beijing criticized the move, stating it fell short of fully ending the intervention. Both Wingtech and Chinese government officials have also requested that the Dutch government withdraw from a separate court case alleging mismanagement at Nexperia.

Legal Proceedings and Court Involvement

Documents reviewed by Reuters indicate that Dutch Economy Minister Vincent Karremans urged the court to act swiftly to prevent Nexperia assets from being transferred to China. In October, the court ordered the removal of Zhang Xuezheng from Nexperia due to allegations of corporate mismanagement, highlighting the government’s commitment to ensuring operational stability in the European semiconductor sector.

The dispute underscores the increasing scrutiny of foreign ownership of strategic technology companies in Europe and the sensitive nature of semiconductor supply chains in the context of geopolitical tensions. As global demand for chips continues to rise, the case of Wingtech and Nexperia has become a focal point for debates over national security, international investment, and industrial policy.