Nexperia’s China unit nears fully local production of chips

The domestic unit of the Chinese-owned, Dutch-headquartered chipmaker Nexperia will soon be able to produce semiconductors locally within China, according to two company sources.

Nexperia is at the centre of a global tug-of-war over critical semiconductor technology, with a Dutch court in February ordering a probe into alleged mismanagement at the company.

The geopolitical tussle has disrupted supply chains, with some carmakers reportedly forced to cut production due to chip shortages.