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Chinese, Dutch ministers discuss Nexperia, trade, Chinese commerce ministry says

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Posted on March 26, 2026

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BEIJING, March 26 (Reuters) - China is willing to resolve trade and economic issues with the Netherlands through dialogue and consultation, Commerce Minister Wang Wentao told the Dutch trade minister

Chinese and Dutch Ministers Hold Talks on Nexperia and Semiconductor Trade

Overview of Recent Diplomatic and Trade Discussions

China's Willingness for Dialogue

BEIJING, March 26 (Reuters) - China is willing to resolve trade and economic issues with the Netherlands through dialogue and consultation, Commerce Minister Wang Wentao told the Dutch trade minister on the sidelines of a WTO meeting in Cameroon on Wednesday. 

Semiconductor Cooperation and Nexperia

The two also exchanged views on bilateral semiconductor cooperation and the chipmaker Nexperia, the Chinese commerce ministry said in a statement released on Thursday, without offering further details.

Background on Nexperia Seizure

Relations between China and the Netherlands have been strained in recent months after Dutch authorities seized chipmaker Nexperia from its Chinese parent Wingtech in October 2025. In a phone call between Chinese and Dutch foreign ministers earlier this month, China's Wang Yi said the country appreciates the "positive signals" shown by the new Dutch government regarding ties with Beijing.

Reporting Credits

(Reporting by Xiuhao Chen and Ryan WooEditing by Peter Graff)

Key Takeaways

  • China signals readiness to resolve bilateral trade and economic issues with the Netherlands via dialogue at WTO sidelines, per Commerce Ministry (wangwentao2.mofcom.gov.cn).
  • Issue of Nexperia highlighted amid broader bilateral semiconductor tensions—Dutch seizure in October 2025 triggered Chinese export controls and supply disruptions (apnews.com).
  • Prior to this, the Netherlands had invoked the rare Goods Availability Act over governance and economic security concerns, sparking cross-border strain and prompting eventual suspension of the seizure (apnews.com)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What did the Chinese and Dutch ministers discuss at the WTO meeting?
They discussed trade and economic issues, bilateral semiconductor cooperation, and the chipmaker Nexperia.
Why are China and the Netherlands experiencing strained relations?
Relations became strained after Dutch authorities seized chipmaker Nexperia from its Chinese parent Wingtech.
What is Nexperia's significance in China-Netherlands relations?
Nexperia is a chipmaker whose seizure by Dutch authorities has impacted economic and diplomatic ties between the two countries.
Where did the trade discussions between China and the Netherlands take place?
The discussions took place on the sidelines of a WTO meeting in Cameroon.
How has China responded to recent actions by the Netherlands?
China expressed willingness to resolve trade and economic issues through dialogue and appreciated positive signals from the new Dutch government.

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