Chip relief: China allows exports of Nexperia chips for civilian use; move to ease global auto supply strain

China has eased export controls on Nexperia chips for civilian use, a move that could alleviate global auto industry supply shortages. This signals a potential de-escalation following Dutch government intervention in the chipmaker, owned by China’s Wingtech. Beijing urges the EU to press the Netherlands to reverse its decision, aiming to safeguard global chip supply chains.