China urges Netherlands to swiftly resolve Nexperia issue: commerce ministry

China on Thursday urged the Netherlands to swiftly and effectively seek an early resolution regarding issue surrounding semiconductor manufacturer Nexperia and to help restore the security and stability of global semiconductor production and supply chains, according to the Ministry of Commerce.

The source and responsibility for the current disruption in the global semiconductor supply chain lie with the Dutch side, said He Yongqian, a ministry spokesperson, at a regular press briefing.

The spokesperson said that China welcomes the Dutch government's move to suspend its administrative order regarding Nexperia, and that it is a first step in the right direction toward a proper settlement of the issue.

However, there is still some way to go before the issue is fully resolved, and China hopes the Dutch side will continue to demonstrate sincerity in cooperation and take concrete actions to address the problem, said the spokesperson.