HONG KONG (AP) — China’s Commerce Ministry has blamed the Netherlands for what it called “chaos” in the semiconductor supply chain. It said Tuesday that a standoff between the two countries over control of chipmaker Nexperia could threaten global car production. Beijing recently allowed Nexperia’s Chinese unit to resume exports of its computer chips after weeks of blocking shipments in response to the Dutch government’s seizure of control of Nexperia. The Netherlands cited national security concerns in taking control of the company, which is owned by the Chinese company Wingtech. The Chinese Commerce Ministry said the Netherlands had “failed to demonstrate a constructive attitude” and should bear “full responsibility” for any disruptions in chip supplies.
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