China welcomes the European side's continued efforts to leverage its influence to urge the Netherlands to correct its wrongdoing on issues related to Nexperia as soon as possible, a spokesperson for the Ministry of Commerce said on Sunday.
The spokesperson made the comment about a recent statement posted by European Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security Maros Sefcovic on his personal social media account regarding issues related to Nexperia, an overseas subsidiary of Chinese company Wingtech.
The spokesperson said the root cause and responsibility for the current disruptions in the global semiconductor supply chain lie with the Dutch side.
China hopes the European side will further intensify its efforts to urge the Netherlands to withdraw its measures related to Nexperia and ensure the normal supply of Nexperia-related products, said the spokesperson.
Upholding a responsible attitude toward safeguarding the security and stability of the global semiconductor supply chain, China has taken practical measures to grant exemptions for compliant exports intended for civilian use, the spokesperson added.
China welcomes EU's efforts on Nexperia issue
China welcomes EU's efforts on Nexperia issue
China welcomes EU's efforts on Nexperia issue
Tanzanians doing business in the Middle East have been forced to scale down or cease operations altogether, as the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran disrupts global travel.
In early March, Tanzanian authorities sent a special flight to bring home more than 200 citizens from Dubai.
Mustapha Khatow, who runs the travel agency Sky Link Travel and Tours, said he has spent nearly four decades in the tourism industry, moving between Dubai and Tanzania, serving both corporate and leisure travelers. But the recent tensions involving Iran and the disruption to flights and business have hit hard, forcing him to relocate his family back to Tanzania.
"Tanzanian travel agents in the whole, they have been hit, because we've had huge cancellations for Eid, people going to Dubai, for Easter holidays, going to Dubai. So, we have lost a big chunk of people who do not wish to go to Dubai at this time," he said.
The impact is being felt beyond tourism. Supply challenges linked to the conflict have pushed up global oil prices, raising concerns for import-dependent economies like Tanzania. Authorities say they are taking measures to cushion businesses and maintain steady fuel supplies.
Aviation and tourism in the Middle East have also taken a hit. In Dubai, more than 80,000 travel bookings were canceled in the first week of the conflict as airports faced intermittent closures and uncertainty, leading to millions of dollars in losses.
Reports indicate that visitor arrivals in the Middle East could decline by between 11 percent and 27 percent in 2026. Travel industry professionals like Khatow view the downturn as collateral damage from the conflict and hope for a swift resolution to help revive tourism.
"Those big traders who bring containers to Tanzania, they have a challenge because of the shipping lines getting delayed, freight charges going up. And again, another issue is Air Tanzania has not been flying to Dubai since then, apart from one repatriation flight," he said.
Khatow said diplomacy will be key to restoring stability, while accurate reporting can help limit further damage to businesses.
US-Israeli war on Iran disrupts travel businesses from Tanzania
