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The Dutch government has taken control of Chinese-owned chipmaker Nexperia due to concerns about the potential transfer of critical technology to China. Nexperia, which produces computer chips for the automotive and consumer electronics industries, is owned by the Chinese company Wingtech. The Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs has intervened to prevent the transfer of assets and hiring of executives without government approval, citing administrative shortcomings and fears of technology leakage. This move is part of an effort to safeguard crucial technological knowledge and capacity in the Netherlands and Europe.