Nexperia China Unit Asserts Independence Amid Dutch Government Seizure Tensions
The Chinese subsidiary of chipmaker Nexperia has instructed employees to disregard external directives amid growing tensions with its Dutch headquarters. This development follows the Netherlands government’s seizure of the company, raising questions about corporate control in the global semiconductor sector.
Chinese Operations Assert Independence
Nexperia’s Chinese unit has declared operational independence from its Dutch headquarters, according to reports from the company’s official WeChat communications. The Chinese subsidiary stated that employees should follow local leadership guidance and have the right to disregard external instructions, signaling a significant corporate division within the global semiconductor manufacturer.