Nexperia says Chinese unit operating as usual as tensions with the Netherlands run high
By Che Pan and Brenda Goh
October 19, 202512:09 PM GMT+9Updated 21 hours ago
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BEIJING, Oct 18 (Reuters) - Nexperia said on Sunday that its employees in China still have access to company platforms and are receiving salaries as usual, a day after its China unit asserted that it had the right to operate independently of the Dutch parent.
"We are aware of a message circulated by individuals at Nexperia China falsely claiming that Nexperia and the Dutch government have abandoned the Chinese market and that the factory is now operating under a new entity," the Dutch chipmaker told Reuters.
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The company said any statements about salaries not being paid are "factually incorrect and misleading."
On Saturday, Nexperia's China unit said it complies with Chinese laws and has the right to operate independently, a day after the Netherlands said talks had begun to try to ease tensions over export controls.
A notice on its official WeChat account said all of its employees continue to work under the unit's instructions, and may reject any "external instructions" not approved by its Chinese legal representative.
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It said salaries and bonuses will continue to be paid out by Nexperia China, not Nexperia Netherlands.
Amid the United States and China trade tensions, the Dutch government took control of Nexperia on September 30 and removed its Chinese CEO, Zhang Xuezheng.
The Dutch government cited the possible transfer of technology to Nexperia's Chinese parent company, Wingtech (600745.SS), opens new tab. Nexperia makes chips for carmakers and for consumer electronics.
By Che Pan and Brenda Goh
October 19, 202512:09 PM GMT+9Updated 21 hours ago
FILE PHOTO: The logo of Chinese-owned semiconductor company Nexperia is seen in Hamburg
The logo of Chinese-owned semiconductor company Nexperia is pictured in Hamburg, Germany, June 27, 2024. REUTERS/Fabian Bimmer/File Photo Purchase Licensing Rights, opens new tab
BEIJING, Oct 18 (Reuters) - Nexperia said on Sunday that its employees in China still have access to company platforms and are receiving salaries as usual, a day after its China unit asserted that it had the right to operate independently of the Dutch parent.
"We are aware of a message circulated by individuals at Nexperia China falsely claiming that Nexperia and the Dutch government have abandoned the Chinese market and that the factory is now operating under a new entity," the Dutch chipmaker told Reuters.
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Their daughter, two-year-old Yojitha, is dead after drinking cough syrup.
The company said any statements about salaries not being paid are "factually incorrect and misleading."
On Saturday, Nexperia's China unit said it complies with Chinese laws and has the right to operate independently, a day after the Netherlands said talks had begun to try to ease tensions over export controls.
A notice on its official WeChat account said all of its employees continue to work under the unit's instructions, and may reject any "external instructions" not approved by its Chinese legal representative.
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It said salaries and bonuses will continue to be paid out by Nexperia China, not Nexperia Netherlands.
Amid the United States and China trade tensions, the Dutch government took control of Nexperia on September 30 and removed its Chinese CEO, Zhang Xuezheng.
The Dutch government cited the possible transfer of technology to Nexperia's Chinese parent company, Wingtech (600745.SS), opens new tab. Nexperia makes chips for carmakers and for consumer electronics.
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Nexperia, a Chinese-owned semiconductor company, reassures continuity of operations in China despite escalating tensions with the Netherlands. The company denies claims about unpaid salaries and asserts that its Chinese unit operates independently. On Saturday, the Chinese unit stated it complies
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