The Netherlands should show sincerity in working with China and present a substantive and constructive solution to the Nexperia issue, Ministry of Commerce spokesman He Yadong said on Thursday.
He made the statement at a press conference in Beijing when asked to comment on recent issues related to Nexperia, an overseas subsidiary of Chinese company Wingtech.
"Since the Nexperia issue arose, China has, in a responsible manner with maintaining the stability and security of the global semiconductor industrial and supply chain in mind, engaged in multiple rounds of consultations with the Dutch side, and also agreed to the Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs' request to send representatives to China for consultations," said the spokesman.
"We hope the Dutch side will demonstrate its sincerity in cooperation with China, promptly propose a substantive and constructive solution to the issue, and take concrete actions to swiftly and effectively restore security and stability of the global semiconductor industrial and supply chain at the source," he said.
China urges Netherlands to present constructive solution to Nexperia issue
Iran-Oman negotiations on the designation of a temporary route for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz have reached the final stage, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said on Monday.
The understanding between the two countries regarding the route's designation would likely be registered with the International Maritime Organization in the coming days, Baghaei said at a weekly press conference in Tehran.
The insecurity in the waterway is a consequence of the U.S.-Israeli military aggression against Iran, he said, noting that vessels will not be able to travel this route with confidence and a sense of security by the time this situation continues.
Responding to a question about a Sunday visit by a Qatari delegation to Iran, Baghaei said it took place as part of Qatar's efforts to de-escalate tensions in the region.
He said contacts between Iran and certain other countries in the region that have long been trying to help reduce tensions are "an ongoing process."
In a joint statement late last month, Iran and Oman announced they had exchanged views on a proposed phased framework that includes establishing a temporary joint shipping corridor in the Strait of Hormuz and an agreement to implement a joint project to demine the waterway.
Technical talks between the two countries will continue to address the designation of a permanent shipping corridor, the future administration of the strait, and a mechanism for information exchange, traffic management, and security arrangements in the waterway, the statement added.
Iran tightened its grip on the Strait of Hormuz on Feb 28, barring safe passage of vessels belonging to or affiliated with Israel and the United States following their joint strikes on Iranian territory.
Talks with Oman on Hormuz Strait reach final stage: Iran
