EU seeks to lift ban on Chinese chips it barred only weeks ago
The European Union is considering lifting a ban on the Chinese semiconductor supplier Yangzhou Yangjie Electronic Technology Co. due to concerns from automakers about supply chain disruptions. The ban was imposed after the company was linked to shipments of technology to Russia. A temporary exemption would allow the industry time to find alternative suppliers while the EU seeks approval from its member states.
- ▪The EU plans to propose an exemption for Yangzhou Yangjie Electronic Technology Co. after automakers raised concerns about supply chain issues.
- ▪Yangjie Electronic was sanctioned in April for allegedly supplying technology to Russia.
- ▪European automakers have requested a delay in the ban to avoid stock depletion.
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| Publication time | Fri, 22 May 2026 08:35:00 +0800 |
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EU seeks to lift ban on Chinese chips it barred only weeks agoSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxThe European Union's executive arm will propose the exemption for chip manufacturer Yangzhou Yangjie Electronic Technology Co.PHOTO: REUTERSPublished May 22, 2026, 08:35 AMUpdated May 22, 2026, 08:35 AMThe European Union will propose temporarily lifting sanctions on a major Chinese semiconductor supplier after automakers warned of impending supply chain chaos if the ban is not removed.The European Commission, the EU’s executive arm, will propose the exemption for the chip manufacturer Yangzhou Yangjie Electronic Technology Co. as early as this week, according to people familiar with the matter.
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