US Lifts Chip Design Export Curbs on China

Policy Shift & Market Access - US officials previously restricted chip design software firms from selling technology to China, impacting market access [1] - Siemens, followed by Synopsis and Cadence, are resuming the supply of critical technology to mainland China after being informed they could restart [2] - NVIDIA's Jensen Huang cautioned against harsh clampdowns on China's access, suggesting it would drive self-reliance [3] Semiconductor Industry & Technological Advancement - The policy shift impacts efforts to restrict China's advancements in semiconductor technology [3] - The situation raises questions about a potential shift in Washington's policy thinking regarding technology restrictions on China [3]