Photo: Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian

In response to a media question at a regular press conference on Friday — which noted that European and US auto associations had warned that the Dutch government's takeover of Nexperia, owned by Chinese chipmaker Wingtech, could disrupt supply chains, and asked whether China was in talks with the Dutch side to resolve the issue — Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said China had already responded to the matter and that relevant authorities had further clarified their position on Thursday.

Lin reiterated that China firmly opposes the overstretching of the concept of national security and discriminatory actions targeting specific countries or companies. "Relevant countries should correct their mistakes, uphold the spirit of contracts and market principles, and stop undermining global industrial and supply chains. China will resolutely safeguard its legitimate rights and interests," he said.

Global Times