Silicon stand-off: China slaps export ban on Nexperia after Dutch government seizes control
The Chinese Ministry of Commerce imposed an export ban on Nexperia, following the Dutch government’s intervention in the company’s management.
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Vigneshwar has been a News Reporter at Silicon Canals since 2018. A seasoned technology journalist with almost a decade of experience, he covers the European startup ecosystem, from AI and Web3 to clean energy and health tech. Previously, he was a content producer and consumer product reviewer for leading Indian digital media, including NDTV, GizBot, and FoneArena. He graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Electronics and Instrumentation in Chennai and a Diploma in Broadcasting Journalism in New Delhi.
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