China Names Dutch Spies — A Dangerous Escalation in the Nexperia Saga

China has taken an extraordinary step: publicly naming alleged Dutch intelligence operatives — a rare and deliberate escalation that pushes the ongoing Nexperia dispute into far more dangerous territory.In this x10 episode of Rethinking Tech, Aparna and Harinda break down why China chose to go public, how this move fits into the broader Nexperia drama, and what it signals about the deepening intersection of technology, national security, and geopolitics.They discuss:Why China’s decision to name alleged spies marks a major escalationHow the Nexperia case has moved beyond corporate control into state conflictWhat this reveals about Europe–China relations under strainWhy semiconductors, intelligence, and sovereignty are now inseparableHow public exposure is being used as a geopolitical weapon📰 Read the reporting that sparked this discussion:👉 https://www.dutchnews.nl/2025/12/china-names-dutch-spies-online-as-nexperia-row-lingers/This episode explains why the Nexperia story is no longer just about chips — but about power, retaliation, and where the next line may be crossed.