December 2025
China responds diplomatically to the Dutch intervention in Nexperia, warning of consequences for bilateral economic and technological relations.
Background
Following the Dutch state action, Chinese authorities criticized what they described
as unjustified interference in legitimate investment and warned against further
restrictions on Chinese firms operating in Europe.
Legacy
– Further deterioration of EU-China tech relations
– Heightened risk of retaliatory trade or regulatory measures
– Reinforcement of bloc-based supply-chain alignment
Key Moment
Perspective & Relations
Narratives
| European Union | Interpreted as an early stress test of Europe’s willingness to absorb external pressure in defense of technology sovereignty. | |
 | China | Presented domestically as resistance against Western economic coercion and politicized trade barriers. |
 | Netherlands | Seen as exposed to diplomatic and economic pressure as a result of its decision. |