China warns of global chip shortages after Dutch-owned Nexperia cut off Chinese staff, straining Sino-Dutch ties and disrupting supply chains.

China's commerce ministry warned of potential global semiconductor shortages after Nexperia’s Dutch parent disabled Chinese employees’ office accounts, disrupting operations and straining relations. The move, tied to an ongoing control dispute following a Dutch national security order, has halted wafer supplies and sparked tensions between China and the Netherlands. Beijing accused the Dutch side of jeopardizing supply chains and vowed to hold them responsible for any further crises, while Nexperia said production remained stable. Efforts to mediate have stalled, raising concerns over ripple effects across the global auto and tech industries.