Beijing: China has announced partial exemptions to its recent export restrictions on semiconductor chips produced by Dutch-based Nexperia, allowing certain shipments for civilian use to continue. The move comes after a period of heightened uncertainty in global supply chains, particularly affecting the automotive and electronics industries, which rely heavily on Nexperia’s components. Chinese authorities said the exemptions are aimed at mitigating immediate production disruptions while maintaining control over sensitive technology transfers.

Earlier this year, China imposed restrictions on the export of Nexperia chips following the Dutch government’s decision to seize control of the company. Dutch officials expressed concern that the Chinese parent company, Wingtech Technology, could re

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