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Nexperia China says it can keep making chips
Business
Nexperia China says it's still making chips, despite its Dutch parent company suddenly stopping wafer shipments over a payment dispute.
The Chinese team calls the move unfair and says they've got enough inventory to keep things running through the end of the year.
They're also lining up new suppliers and expect to meet all customers' demands starting next year.
The bigger picture
These chips power everything from cars to gadgets, so any hiccup can mess with global tech supplies—especially during a chip shortage.
With governments in the Netherlands, China, and the US all involved, this is another reminder of how political tensions can shake up what ends up in your devices.