A logo of Nexperia Photo: VCG

China urges the Netherlands to properly resolve Nexperia issues, protect the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese investors, and foster a fair, transparent and predictable business environment. The remarks were made by Chinese Minister of Commerce Wang Wentao during a phone call with Dutch Minister for Economic Affairs Vincent Karremans at the latter's request on Tuesday, as the two sides exchanged views on issues including Nexperia, according to the official website of Chinese Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM).

Wang said that China places high importance on China-Netherlands economic and trade cooperation. The relevant measures taken by the Dutch side targeting Nexperia have severely impacted the stability of global industrial and supply chains. 

China urges the Dutch side to proceed from the larger picture of safeguarding the security and stability of global industrial and supply chains, uphold the contract spirit and the principle of market- and rules-based operation, promptly and properly resolve the issues, protect the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese investors, and foster a fair, transparent and predictable business environment, Wang said.

Karremans said that the Dutch side places high importance on the bilateral economic and trade relations, stands ready to maintain close communication with the Chinese side and find constructive solutions to the Nexperia issue.

Global Times