China's top diplomat, Wang Yi, told Dutch Foreign Minister Tom Berendsen on Friday that Beijing appreciated what it described as positive signals from the Netherlands' new government about bilateral ties, according to a statement released by China's foreign ministry.
In the conversation, Wang reiterated a willingness to expand channels of communication and strengthen mutual trust between the two countries. The foreign ministry statement quoted Wang as characterizing China and the Netherlands as "important partners" and said he emphasized that promoting cooperation that benefits both sides aligns with their shared interests.
Wang also framed such cooperation as supportive of the security and stability of global industrial and supply chains, language that underscores the interdependence of international production networks and the potential systemic implications of diplomatic disputes on cross-border commerce.
The call comes against a backdrop of tension between Beijing and The Hague after the Netherlands seized chipmaker Nexperia from its Chinese parent company, Wingtech, in October 2025. That action has been identified by Chinese officials as a driver of recent strain in relations.
During the exchange with Berendsen, Wang expressed Beijing's hope that the new Dutch administration will maintain independence and autonomy in its decision-making and support the normal course of economic and trade interactions between companies from the two countries. The comments signal an interest in returning to routine commercial engagement and stable cooperation.
China's public statement did not provide additional operational details of any follow-up steps or timelines. It limited itself to describing the tone of the bilateral discussion and reiterating Beijing's priorities: deeper communication, restored trust, and facilitation of regular trade and economic exchanges.
Observers will likely watch whether the Netherlands' new government sustains the positive signals referenced by Beijing and how both sides translate those signals into practical measures affecting companies, cross-border transactions, and the broader industrial supply chains that both governments cited as a shared concern.