The Netherlands is taking a significant step towards easing tensions with China by preparing to relinquish its control over the Chinese-owned chipmaker Nexperia. This decision could help restore the flow of critical chips essential for automotive production worldwide, which has been under threat due to escalating disputes. By potentially shelving the ministerial order that allows it to block corporate decisions at Nexperia, the Dutch government is signaling a willingness to cooperate, provided China resumes its chip exports. This move is crucial as it could stabilize the global automotive supply chain and foster better relations between the two nations.