Nexperia’s China unit pivots to domestic 12-inch wafers in pursuit of ‘100%’ independence

SCMP TechAugust 24, 2026en

The China unit of Dutch chipmaker Nexperia has announced plans to shift its entire product line to a new domestically produced 12-inch silicon wafer foundry, pursuing what it calls “independent operations” amid a nearly one-year-long dispute with its European headquarters. Speaking at a press conference themed “based in China, serve the world” on Sunday, Nexperia’s China team – which used to source wafers from the firm’s European fabrication plants – said it was moving towards “100 per cent...

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