The European and U.S. auto industry associations have raised concerns over potential supply chain disruptions after the Dutch government announced that it had taken control of semiconductor company Nexperia. The development has triggered fresh geopolitical and economic tensions, especially in the semiconductor supply chain that is critical to global automotive production.

In response to media queries on the matter, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian reiterated Beijing’s firm opposition to what it views as politically motivated economic intervention. He noted that Chinese authorities had already clarified their stance on the situation earlier.

Lin emphasized that China strongly opposes the overstretching of the concept of national security and any discriminatory practices that specifically target companies from particular countries. He called on relevant governments to correct their actions immediately, uphold the spirit of contractual agreements, adhere to fair market principles, and stop disrupting global industrial and supply chains.

He further stated that China will firmly defend the legitimate and lawful rights and interests of its companies.

This development comes at a sensitive time as global supply chains — especially in automobiles, electronics, and semiconductors — remain under pressure from trade restrictions and cross-border investment controls. Industry observers warn that prolonged geopolitical interference could severely impact manufacturing stability in both Europe and the United States.

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