China's Wingtech Technology Co. sued Nexperia and related parties in a Guangdong Dongguan Intermediate People's Court on May 22, 2026, seeking at least 8 billion yuan (about US$1.17-$1.2 billion) in damages and restoration of control over its Dutch chipmaking unit Nexperia [1, 2, 3].
The dispute began in September 2025 when the Dutch government ordered the seizure of control of Nexperia from Wingtech, citing concerns about intellectual property and transfers of operations to China [2, 3]. Although the Dutch government later suspended the seizure order in late 2025, Wingtech's control remains restricted by ongoing court rulings in the Netherlands [2, 3].
Wingtech alleges that the measures and court rulings by the Dutch authorities constitute discriminatory foreign sanctions under China's Anti-Foreign Sanctions Law [1, 3]. The company stated, "The defendants' unlawful implementation of, or assistance in implementing, the discriminatory restrictive measures of the Dutch side has caused the plaintiffs irreparable and enormous losses" [2].
The ongoing control dispute contributed to financial losses at Wingtech, which reported a net loss of 8.7 billion yuan in 2025, worsening from a 2.8 billion yuan loss in 2024 [2]. In January 2026, Wingtech initiated an international arbitration claim seeking up to US$8 billion in damages related to the dispute [2].
The Guangdong court case marks a new legal front as Wingtech pursues restoration of control over Nexperia and compensation in Chinese courts. The court has yet to issue rulings on the case, which reflects continuing tensions between the two companies and governments over ownership and technology transfer concerns.
