Beijing, Spain – The Chinese government announced on Sunday that it has granted special exemptions from export restrictions imposed on certain chips of the company “Nexiberia”,
It is a semiconductor manufacturing company owned by the Chinese Wintech Group.
This is to allow their use in civilian applications, according to Reuters.
The move comes months after Beijing imposed strict restrictions
on the export of certain sensitive materials and chips used in the electronics industry.
As part of the measures to respond to US and European restrictions on technology exports to China.
purely civilian purposes
According to a statement issued by the Chinese Ministry of Commerce,
the new exemption allows the supply of Nexiberia chips to international markets.
This is provided that they are used for purely civilian purposes such as cars,
smart devices, and medical equipment.
She noted that oversight would remain in place for any shipments
suspected of being destined for military or advanced technological uses.
Technology experts believe this move reflects Beijing’s attempt to strike
a delicate balance between protecting its national security on the one hand,
On the other hand, it supports its technology companies to expand into global markets.
Especially given the increasing international pressure on electronic chip supply chains.
Reducing business tension
Nexiberia, which is based in the Netherlands and has been owned by a Chinese group since 2019,
One of the leading companies specializing in the production of small,
low-energy-consumption chips,
Which are used in a wide range of consumer and industrial devices.
According to analysts, the exemption decision could help
ease trade tensions between China and Europe.
This reinforces confidence in the continuation of technological cooperation,
despite fierce competition in the semiconductor field.
Which has become a major focus in the economic conflict between China and the West.
