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Nexperia's China unit claims independent 12-inch chip production

Nexperia's Chinese subsidiary said it produced small batches of 12-inch wafer discrete chips on a self-developed process, asserting production capability independent of its Dutch parent amid the ongoing Dutch state control dispute.

Reported TrendForce report, 10 March 2026

What it does not test. Does not establish the volume or commercial viability of the claimed output, nor any change to Dutch government control over Nexperia's European operations.

How this item counts. No movement: no answer to who owns, who operates, whose law governs or who made the parts changes. Weight 0. China unit's own claimed output; doesn't touch Dutch control of Nexperia's EU operations.. European Sovereignty Index

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