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EU to propose temporary exemption on China chips from 20th sanctions package, Bloomberg News reports

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Posted on May 21, 2026

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EU Considers Temporarily Lifting Chip Sanctions on Chinese Firm Amid Supply Concerns

EU Weighs Changes to Sanctions Policy on Chinese Semiconductor Supplier

May 21 (Reuters) - The European Union will propose temporarily lifting sanctions on a Chinese semiconductor supplier as early as this week, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday, citing people familiar with the matter.

Background on Recent EU Sanctions

Last month, the European Union formally approved some new sanctions against Russia that also included certain Chinese entities, a move which China's commerce ministry expressed firm opposition to.

Chinese Entities Included in Sanctions

Bloomberg said that the Chinese semiconductor firm was one of the entities included in the list.

Impact on European Industry

Automakers' Concerns Over Supply Chain

European automakers had lobbied the EU to delay the ban on the Chinese firm, saying that they haven't had time to diversify their supply chains and that the measures would cause stocks to be depleted in weeks, the report said.

Potential Effects on Automotive Supply

Reuters could not immediately verify the report.

(Reporting by Rhea Rose Abraham in Bengaluru; Editing by Hugh Lawson)

Key Takeaways

  • The exemption is aimed at alleviating short‑term supply pressures on European automakers, who warned of critically low chip inventories.
  • This move follows China’s strong opposition in April to the inclusion of Chinese entities in the EU’s 20th sanctions package over Russia support (theprint.in).
  • Automakers argue they lack time to diversify supply chains and would face production disruptions without relief (theprint.in).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why is the EU considering a temporary exemption for a Chinese semiconductor supplier?
European automakers lobbied for the exemption, saying the sanctions would rapidly deplete chip stocks and that they need more time to diversify their supply chains.
Which sanctions package involves the Chinese chip supplier?
The temporary exemption is being discussed as part of the EU's 20th sanctions package, which also targets Russia.
Why did China oppose the EU's recent sanctions?
China's commerce ministry expressed firm opposition because Chinese entities, including a semiconductor supplier, were included in the EU sanctions targeting Russia.
What impact could the sanctions have on European automakers?
Automakers warned that the sanctions would deplete their chip stocks within weeks, affecting their production and operations.

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