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Chip relief: China allows exports of Nexperia chips for civilian use; move to ease global auto supply strain

China has granted exemptions to export controls on Nexperia chips for civilian applications, its commerce ministry said on Sunday, signalling a potential easing of pressure on the global auto industry hit by supply shortages following earlier curbs, Reuters reported.The announcement marks Beijing’s strongest indication yet that it will relax restrictions imposed after the Dutch government…

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Chip export thaw: China exempts some Nexperia products from ban; signals easing with Europe

China on Saturday said it will exempt certain Nexperia semiconductor products from an export ban imposed amid a dispute with Dutch authorities, signalling a partial easing of tensions that had alarmed European businesses.Anxiety over potential chip shortages had mounted after the Netherlands invoked a Cold War-era law in late September to take control of Nexperia,…

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Volkswagen, BMW, Mercedes and GM raise alarm as Europe vs Chinese chip company Nexperia battle continues

New Chinese export restrictions on chips and automotive components, prompted by the Dutch government’s seizure of Chinese-owned chipmaker Nexperia, are troubling Europe’s automotive supply chain, escalating tensions in the tech rivalry between China and the West. Volkswagen, Europe’s largest carmaker, warned employees on Wednesday that production stoppages could occur due to potential chip shortages. “In…

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Why Europe’s fight with Chinese chip company Nexperia has ‘worried’ GM, Honda, Volkswagen and other auto companies

China’s new export restrictions on automotive chips and components, prompted by the Dutch government’s takeover of Chinese-owned chipmaker Nexperia, have left global auto companies including GM, Honda, Volkswagen and others ‘shocked’ and ‘anxious’. According to a report by Nikkei Asia, the tension between Netherland government and China over Nexperia are roiling the global automotive supply…

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