With the export exemption from China and the resumption of supply from Nexperia (China), the temporary production stoppage crisis of European automakers has been alleviated. However, the Netherlands, which was the "mastermind" behind the global automotive supply chain turmoil, still does not recognize its actions as "robberies," but rather believes it is justified.

On November 13 local time, Dutch Minister of Economic Affairs Vincent Karamans, who had given an exclusive interview to The Guardian, made a series of misleading statements in the interview.

1. The Dutch government taking over Nexperia Semiconductor received support from the German Federal Minister of Economics and Energy.

2. He claimed to have intelligence indicating that Nexperia Semiconductor was transferring part of its operations in Hamburg to China, and that WenTai Technology was also moving its wafer production lines to China

3. He stated that he was not under any pressure or coercion from Americans, but at the same time contradictory said that the US had hoped to ensure that Nexperia Semiconductor was placed on the restricted list

4. The incident involving Nexperia Semiconductor is a warning for Europe and the West, and compared it to an "economic thriller"

What is even more infuriating is that he still insists his "robbery" is not wrong, and portrays himself as a hero, claiming that he did this all for Europe, and even if he could do it again, he would unhesitatingly choose to steal Nexperia once more.

At the moment when he was boasting and spouting nonsense, he didn't expect what happened. Nexperia's customers, who were used to his political show-off, sensed that China had already implemented the exemption for exporting chips, but the Netherlands was tightly holding onto the chip sources of European factories and not allowing them to be sent to China. To avoid being cheated by the Netherlands again,

European car manufacturers came up with a very good method, which they called a "temporary patch." That is, bypassing the Netherlands and its departments, directly purchasing from European factories, transporting them to China themselves, and signing contracts with Dongguan packaging testing plants to ensure their own dedicated production.

Reuters pointed out that some companies are currently in negotiations, while others have already obtained exclusive chip supplies. This counterattack by Nexperia's customers was completely unexpected by the Dutch side. This clearly shows one thing: the faces and actions of these Dutch politicians have lost the trust of these customers. They would rather solve the issue themselves than believe the Netherlands. They are preparing to go it alone to ensure the supply chain will not be interrupted.

Therefore, it is likely also the reason why the Netherlands requested to fly to China for talks. After all, no matter how stubborn the mouth is, it cannot prevent the subsequent events. If they don't make a decision soon, they will be kicked out of the supply chain. At the same time, this incident sounds a warning that should be paid attention to by all Chinese enterprises involved in foreign affairs. The protectionism of the US and the West is becoming increasingly severe. It is definitely not advisable to take overseas assets as headquarters; otherwise, when the time comes, you will face the face of Western robbers.

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